Florida · 2022 Census of Agriculture and NASS annual estimates
What does Florida grow?
Florida's farms sold $10.2 billion of crops and livestock in 2022, No. 21 among the 50 states. It leads the nation in sugarcane and squash.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $10.2 billionNo. 21 of 50 states
- Farms, 2022
- 44,7039,701,400 acres of farmland
- Crops sold, 2022
- $8.1 billion79% of farm sales
- No. 1 in the US
- 2 itemsof 78 tracked here
County map
Value of crops and livestock sold by county, 2022 Census of Agriculture
Under $2.5M$2.5M to $10M$10M to $38M$38M to $130M$130M to $380M$380M+
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Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Hatched counties are withheld by NASS to protect individual farms.
What does Florida grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (or bearing acres for orchards) in the 2022 Census of Agriculture.
Where does Florida rank nationally?
Every item where Florida is in the top 10 states. Ranks use NASS's latest annual estimate where it covers the main producing states, and the 2022 Census otherwise.
| Item | US rank | Share | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarcane | No. 1 | 49% | 17 million tons | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Squash | No. 1 | 16% | 10,212 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Bell peppers | No. 2 | 30%† | 319 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Cucumbers | No. 2 | 24%† | 349 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Oranges | No. 2 | 22% | 583,000 tons | NASS, 2025-26 season |
| Watermelon | No. 2 | 21%† | 798 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Strawberries | No. 2 | 19% | 13,413 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Green beans | No. 2 | 17%† | 193 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Tomatoes | No. 2 | 9% | 29,177 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Avocados | No. 2 | 8% | 14,300 tons | NASS, 2025 |
| Lemons | No. 2 | 4%† | 41,000 tons | NASS, 2025-26 season |
| Almonds | No. 2* | under 1% | 180 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Grapefruit | No. 3 | 18% | 57,000 tons | NASS, 2025-26 season |
| Peanuts | No. 3 | 9% | 641 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Lettuce | No. 3 | 3% | 11,713 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Broccoli | No. 3* | 2% | 2,710 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Brussels sprouts | No. 3* | under 1% | 130 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Macadamia nuts | No. 3 | under 1% | 88 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Cabbage | No. 4 | 11%† | 239 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Sweet corn | No. 4 | 10%† | 605 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Chile peppers | No. 4 | 6% | 1,371 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Cantaloupe | No. 4 | 3% | 1,706 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Cauliflower | No. 4* | 1% | 546 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Dates | No. 4* | under 1% | 1 acre | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Pomegranates | No. 5 | under 1% | 13 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Spinach | No. 6* | 1% | 950 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Kiwifruit | No. 6* | under 1% | 2 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Blackberries | No. 7 | 4% | 674 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Collard greens | No. 7* | 4% | 409 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Honey | No. 7* | 3% | 3.6 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Blueberries | No. 8 | 3%† | 24.1 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Carrots | No. 9* | 2% | 2,048 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Figs | No. 9 | under 1% | 44 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Kale | No. 10 | 2% | 392 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
* Rank among states with published figures; a withheld state could rank higher. † Share of the states NASS surveys for that item, not of every state.
What livestock does Florida raise?
Animals on farms at the end of 2022 (broiler chickens: head sold during 2022), from the Census of Agriculture.
| Animal | Head | Share of US | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broiler chickens | 64,995,839 | under 1% | head sold |
| Laying hens | 7,096,782 | 2% | head on farms |
| Cattle | 1,574,057 | 2% | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 94,013 | 1% | head on farms |
| Goats | 53,795 | 2% | head on farms |
| Sheep | 24,329 | under 1% | head on farms |
| Hogs | 14,482 | under 1% | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 7,959 | under 1% | head on farms |
Which Florida counties farm the most?
Counties ranked by the value of crops and livestock sold in 2022. Counties with enough published data have their own page.
| County | Farm sales | Top crop by acres | Farms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County | $1.3 billion | Sugarcane | 1,368 |
| Miami-Dade County | $1.1 billion | Green beans | 2,664 |
| Hillsborough County | $704 million | Hay | 1,992 |
| Hendry County | $633 million | Sugarcane | 392 |
| Orange County | $395 million | Hay | 600 |
| Collier County | $388 million | Tomatoes | 330 |
| Manatee County | $322 million | Oranges | 692 |
| Polk County | $304 million | Oranges | 2,197 |
| Okeechobee County | $302 million | Hay | 535 |
| Suwannee County | $290 million | Hay | 1,170 |
| Lake County | $277 million | Hay | 1,569 |
| Volusia County | $251 million | Hay | 1,374 |
| Hardee County | $229 million | Oranges | 920 |
| Highlands County | $225 million | Hay | 836 |
| Marion County | $221 million | Hay | 3,329 |
| DeSoto County | $218 million | Oranges | 689 |
| Gilchrist County | $216 million | Hay | 549 |
| Madison County | $169 million | Hay | 645 |
| Lafayette County | $153 million | Corn | 250 |
| Alachua County | $146 million | Hay | 1,712 |
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| County | Farm sales | Top crop by acres | Farms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levy County | $145 million | Hay | 993 |
| Pasco County | $137 million | Hay | 1,190 |
| Lee County | $133 million | Corn | 813 |
| Glades County | $125 million | Sugarcane | 296 |
| Indian River County | $124 million | Oranges | 492 |
| Martin County | $121 million | Hay | 588 |
| Jefferson County | $115 million | Hay | 597 |
| St. Lucie County | $112 million | Oranges | 404 |
| Jackson County | $112 million | Peanuts | 942 |
| Osceola County | $98.7 million | Hay | 353 |
| Brevard County | $87.2 million | Hay | 584 |
| Sumter County | $86.5 million | Hay | 1,117 |
| Putnam County | $74.8 million | Hay | 539 |
| Charlotte County | $67.2 million | Oranges | 263 |
| Santa Rosa County | $64.2 million | Peanuts | 732 |
| Columbia County | $63.5 million | Hay | 867 |
| Broward County | $63.1 million | Sweet corn | 658 |
| Flagler County | $58.5 million | Cabbage | 89 |
| St. Johns County | $57.8 million | Potatoes | 223 |
| Hamilton County | $52.6 million | Hay | 275 |
| Gadsden County | $48.8 million | Hay | 489 |
| Sarasota County | $48.5 million | Hay | 286 |
| Escambia County | $46 million | Peanuts | 515 |
| Walton County | $39.1 million | Hay | 695 |
| Hernando County | $36.5 million | Hay | 761 |
| Holmes County | $30.9 million | Hay | 629 |
| Calhoun County | $27.7 million | Peanuts | 198 |
| Citrus County | $23.7 million | Hay | 602 |
| Bradford County | $22.4 million | Hay | 418 |
| Taylor County | $22 million | Hay | 212 |
| Baker County | $21.1 million | Hay | 330 |
| Seminole County | $16.1 million | Oranges | 320 |
| Nassau County | $15.3 million | Hay | 346 |
| Leon County | $13.1 million | Hay | 372 |
| Wakulla County | $11.1 million | Hay | 255 |
| Dixie County | $10.8 million | Hay | 154 |
| Monroe County | $10.5 million | Corn | 39 |
| Washington County | $8.5 million | Hay | 400 |
| Union County | $7.9 million | Hay | 329 |
| Pinellas County | $7.1 million | Corn | 115 |
| Duval County | $6.8 million | Hay | 314 |
| Clay County | $6.6 million | Hay | 326 |
| Okaloosa County | $6.5 million | Hay | 444 |
| Bay County | $3.7 million | Hay | 139 |
| Gulf County | $2.9 million | Collard greens | 40 |
| Liberty County | $2.8 million | Hay | 115 |
| Franklin County | $1 million | Collard greens | 32 |
Florida's signature crops
Items where Florida has the largest share of the national total.
About this data
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service: 2022 Census of Agriculture (farm sales, farms, acreage, livestock and all county figures) and NASS annual estimates (latest final year) for national rankings where they cover the main producing states. Figures NASS withholds to protect individual farms are marked withheld. Data processed 2026-11-06. Methodology.