New York · 2022 Census of Agriculture and NASS annual estimates
What does New York grow?
New York's farms sold $8 billion of crops and livestock in 2022, No. 26 among the 50 states. Its highest national rankings are in maple syrup (No. 2, 15% of the US), cabbage (No. 2, 14% of the US) and apples (No. 2, 13% of the US). Livestock and animal products make up 61% of its farm sales; it ranks No. 5 in the US for milk.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $8 billionNo. 26 of 50 states
- Farms, 2022
- 30,6506,502,286 acres of farmland
- Crops sold, 2022
- $3.1 billion39% of farm sales
- Best national rank
- No. 2Maple syrup
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 York grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (or bearing acres for orchards) in the 2022 Census of Agriculture.
Where does New York rank nationally?
Every item where New York 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple syrup | No. 2 | 15% | 884,000 gallons | NASS, 2026 |
| Cabbage | No. 2 | 14%† | 301 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Apples | No. 2 | 13%† | 1.5 billion pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Brussels sprouts | No. 2* | 1% | 229 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Grapes | No. 3 | 4%† | 195,500 tons | NASS, 2025 |
| Hazelnuts | No. 3* | under 1% | 105 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Squash | No. 4 | 7% | 4,582 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Green peas | No. 4 | 6%† | 28.9 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Garlic | No. 4* | 1% | 469 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Apricots | No. 4* | 1% | 79 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Milk | No. 5 | 7% | 16.6 billion pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Tart cherries | No. 5 | 3% | 1,207 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Plums | No. 5 | under 1% | 341 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Cauliflower | No. 5* | under 1% | 263 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Kiwifruit | No. 5* | under 1% | 7 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Artichokes | No. 5* | under 1% | 7 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Green beans | No. 6 | 7%† | 79.7 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Asparagus | No. 6 | 2% | 337 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Strawberries | No. 6 | 1% | 751 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Nectarines | No. 6* | under 1% | 65 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Onions | No. 7 | 3%† | 235 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Broccoli | No. 7* | under 1% | 958 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Honeydew | No. 7* | under 1% | 41 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Lettuce | No. 7* | under 1% | 956 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Sweet corn | No. 8 | 4%† | 221 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Kale | No. 8 | 3% | 465 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Carrots | No. 8* | 2% | 2,187 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Pumpkins | No. 9* | 3%† | 45 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Dry beans | No. 9 | under 1% | 18.7 million pounds | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Spinach | No. 9* | under 1% | 300 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Honey | No. 10* | 3% | 2.9 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
What livestock does New York 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 | 6,388,603 | 2% | head on farms |
| Broiler chickens | 1,538,860 | under 1% | head sold |
| Cattle | 1,380,585 | 2% | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 631,199 | 7% | head on farms |
| Sheep | 72,574 | 1% | head on farms |
| Hogs | 42,889 | under 1% | head on farms |
| Goats | 29,673 | 1% | head on farms |
Which New York 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayuga County | $462 million | Soybeans | 747 |
| Wyoming County | $421 million | Hay | 638 |
| Wayne County | $381 million | Soybeans | 863 |
| Suffolk County | $364 million | Grapes | 578 |
| Genesee County | $360 million | Corn | 435 |
| Clinton County | $326 million | Corn | 536 |
| Ontario County | $294 million | Corn | 815 |
| Livingston County | $288 million | Corn | 612 |
| Onondaga County | $271 million | Corn | 572 |
| St. Lawrence County | $270 million | Hay | 1,008 |
| Washington County | $263 million | Hay | 750 |
| Steuben County | $252 million | Hay | 1,373 |
| Chautauqua County | $242 million | Hay | 1,291 |
| Jefferson County | $239 million | Hay | 749 |
| Orleans County | $234 million | Corn | 444 |
| Erie County | $192 million | Hay | 918 |
| Madison County | $191 million | Hay | 657 |
| Oneida County | $190 million | Corn | 834 |
| Lewis County | $179 million | Hay | 476 |
| Niagara County | $157 million | Corn | 628 |
Show all 62 counties
| County | Farm sales | Top crop by acres | Farms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yates County | $152 million | Hay | 838 |
| Franklin County | $149 million | Hay | 575 |
| Cattaraugus County | $145 million | Hay | 833 |
| Montgomery County | $126 million | Hay | 522 |
| Chenango County | $123 million | Hay | 656 |
| Saratoga County | $115 million | Hay | 604 |
| Columbia County | $111 million | Hay | 444 |
| Seneca County | $110 million | Soybeans | 422 |
| Cortland County | $108 million | Hay | 397 |
| Ulster County | $106 million | Apples | 486 |
| Monroe County | $101 million | Corn | 511 |
| Orange County | $95.6 million | Hay | 613 |
| Herkimer County | $93.1 million | Hay | 514 |
| Tompkins County | $89.8 million | Hay | 487 |
| Allegany County | $69.8 million | Hay | 690 |
| Oswego County | $68.9 million | Hay | 592 |
| Schuyler County | $68.1 million | Hay | 358 |
| Tioga County | $67 million | Hay | 502 |
| Delaware County | $66.8 million | Hay | 579 |
| Schoharie County | $63.5 million | Hay | 503 |
| Otsego County | $62.6 million | Hay | 803 |
| Rensselaer County | $61.9 million | Hay | 483 |
| Broome County | $54.1 million | Hay | 440 |
| Albany County | $47.9 million | Hay | 349 |
| Dutchess County | $45.1 million | Hay | 620 |
| Sullivan County | $37.5 million | Hay | 367 |
| Chemung County | $34.5 million | Hay | 352 |
| Greene County | $25 million | Hay | 201 |
| Essex County | $11.8 million | Hay | 244 |
| Westchester County | $11.6 million | Hay | 108 |
| Fulton County | $9.4 million | Hay | 205 |
| Nassau County | $8.8 million | Sweet corn | 29 |
| Kings County | $7.1 million | Tomatoes | 15 |
| Schenectady County | $6.4 million | Hay | 144 |
| Rockland County | $4 million | Not published | 18 |
| Warren County | $2.5 million | Pumpkins | 93 |
| Putnam County | $1.5 million | Hay | 68 |
| Queens County | $285,000 | Tomatoes | 19 |
| Richmond County | $79,000 | Not published | 5 |
| New York County | $26,000 | Not published | 12 |
| Bronx County | Withheld | Not published | 1 |
| Hamilton County | Withheld | Not published | 24 |
New York's signature crops
Items where New York 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.