New Jersey · 2022 Census of Agriculture and NASS annual estimates
What does New Jersey grow?
New Jersey's farms sold $1.5 billion of crops and livestock in 2022, No. 40 among the 50 states. Its highest national rankings are in asparagus (No. 4, 10% of the US), bell peppers (No. 4, 9% of the US) and cranberries (No. 4, 6% of the US).
- Farm sales, 2022
- $1.5 billionNo. 40 of 50 states
- Farms, 2022
- 9,998711,502 acres of farmland
- Crops sold, 2022
- $1.4 billion91% of farm sales
- Best national rank
- No. 3Plums
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Hatched counties are withheld by NASS to protect individual farms.
What does New Jersey grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (or bearing acres for orchards) in the 2022 Census of Agriculture.
Where does New Jersey rank nationally?
Every item where New Jersey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plums | No. 3 | 1% | 536 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Asparagus | No. 4 | 10% | 1,970 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Bell peppers | No. 4 | 9%† | 98.8 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Cranberries | No. 4 | 6%† | 44.9 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Nectarines | No. 4 | 1% | 255 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Collard greens | No. 5 | 7% | 782 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Kale | No. 5 | 5% | 989 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Peaches | No. 5 | 2%† | 15,600 tons | NASS, 2025 |
| Spinach | No. 5* | 2% | 1,320 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Lettuce | No. 6* | under 1% | 1,184 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Blueberries | No. 7 | 6%† | 48.5 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Tomatoes | No. 7 | under 1% | 2,590 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Kiwifruit | No. 7* | under 1% | 1 acre | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Squash | No. 8 | 5% | 3,091 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Cauliflower | No. 8* | under 1% | 232 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Brussels sprouts | No. 8* | under 1% | 35 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Celery | No. 9* | under 1% | 16 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Hazelnuts | No. 9* | under 1% | 24 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
What livestock does New Jersey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laying hens | 1,388,403 | under 1% | head on farms |
| Broiler chickens | 311,102 | under 1% | head sold |
| Turkeys | 29,543 | under 1% | head on farms |
| Cattle | 25,552 | under 1% | head on farms |
| Sheep | 14,085 | under 1% | head on farms |
| Goats | 10,325 | under 1% | head on farms |
| Hogs | 7,276 | under 1% | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 4,445 | under 1% | head on farms |
Which New Jersey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | $305 million | Soybeans | 539 |
| Atlantic County | $150 million | Blueberries | 483 |
| Salem County | $138 million | Soybeans | 779 |
| Gloucester County | $137 million | Soybeans | 546 |
| Burlington County | $135 million | Soybeans | 925 |
| Warren County | $128 million | Corn | 923 |
| Monmouth County | $120 million | Soybeans | 931 |
| Hunterdon County | $115 million | Hay | 1,623 |
| Middlesex County | $41.6 million | Soybeans | 193 |
| Camden County | $34.2 million | Sweet corn | 149 |
| Morris County | $33.9 million | Hay | 471 |
| Sussex County | $31 million | Hay | 1,052 |
| Ocean County | $30.9 million | Hay | 224 |
| Mercer County | $27.8 million | Soybeans | 298 |
| Somerset County | $23.2 million | Hay | 469 |
| Cape May County | $17.6 million | Hay | 171 |
| Bergen County | $10.6 million | Apples | 73 |
| Passaic County | $4.7 million | Hay | 99 |
| Essex County | $4.2 million | Tomatoes | 32 |
| Union County | $315,000 | Tomatoes | 15 |
Show all 21 counties
| County | Farm sales | Top crop by acres | Farms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson County | $10,000 | Not published | 3 |
New Jersey's signature crops
Items where New Jersey 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.