Washington · 2022 Census of Agriculture and NASS annual estimates
What does Washington grow?
Washington's farms sold $12.8 billion of crops and livestock in 2022, No. 16 among the 50 states. It leads the nation in hops, spearmint, sweet cherries and apples, plus 4 more of the items tracked here.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $12.8 billionNo. 16 of 50 states
- Farms, 2022
- 32,07613,855,414 acres of farmland
- Crops sold, 2022
- $9.2 billion72% of farm sales
- No. 1 in the US
- 8 itemsof 75 tracked here
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Hatched counties are withheld by NASS to protect individual farms.
What does Washington grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (or bearing acres for orchards) in the 2022 Census of Agriculture.
Where does Washington rank nationally?
Every item where Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hops | No. 1 | 75% | 62.1 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Spearmint | No. 1 | 70% | 1.3 million pounds | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Sweet cherries | No. 1 | 70%† | 261,000 tons | NASS, 2025 |
| Apples | No. 1 | 68%† | 7.5 billion pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Pears | No. 1 | 44%† | 335,000 tons | NASS, 2025 |
| Onions | No. 1 | 28%† | 2.3 billion pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Sweet corn | No. 1 | 28%† | 1.6 billion pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Blueberries | No. 1 | 25%† | 193 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Raspberries | No. 2 | 42%† | 78.6 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Green peas | No. 2 | 33%† | 153 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Chickpeas | No. 2 | 27%† | 188 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Potatoes | No. 2 | 22%† | 9.1 billion pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Apricots | No. 2 | 13% | 891 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Carrots | No. 2 | 10% | 10,180 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Grapes | No. 2 | 5%† | 259,000 tons | NASS, 2025 |
| Nectarines | No. 2 | 4% | 764 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Hazelnuts | No. 2* | under 1% | 612 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Peppermint | No. 3 | 27%† | 659,000 pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Asparagus | No. 3 | 11% | 2,125 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Lentils | No. 3 | 6% | 59.4 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Canola | No. 3 | 5% | 225 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Spinach | No. 3 | 5% | 3,694 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Garlic | No. 3 | 4% | 1,321 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Artichokes | No. 3 | under 1% | 50 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Wheat | No. 4 | 11% | 165 million bushels | NASS, 2026 |
| Tart cherries | No. 4 | 4% | 1,575 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Kiwifruit | No. 4* | under 1% | 9 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Blackberries | No. 5 | 6% | 1,040 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Strawberries | No. 5 | 1% | 856 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Almonds | No. 5* | under 1% | 13 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Dry beans | No. 6 | 3% | 71.4 million pounds | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Celery | No. 6* | under 1% | 136 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Walnuts | No. 6* | under 1% | 172 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Cauliflower | No. 7* | under 1% | 255 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Honeydew | No. 7* | under 1% | 41 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Barley | No. 8 | 2% | 2.1 million bushels | NASS, 2026 |
| Plums | No. 8 | under 1% | 173 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Broccoli | No. 9* | under 1% | 669 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Pumpkins | No. 10* | 3%† | 42 million pounds | NASS, 2025 |
| Sugar beets | No. 10 | under 1% | 104,000 tons | NASS, 2025 |
| Lettuce | No. 10* | under 1% | 637 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
What livestock does Washington 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 | 25,904,999 | under 1% | head sold |
| Laying hens | 6,024,276 | 2% | head on farms |
| Cattle | 1,123,261 | 1% | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 255,872 | 3% | head on farms |
| Sheep | 44,421 | under 1% | head on farms |
| Goats | 26,642 | 1% | head on farms |
| Hogs | 17,707 | under 1% | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 5,805 | under 1% | head on farms |
Which Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County | $2.6 billion | Hay | 1,238 |
| Yakima County | $2.3 billion | Apples | 2,523 |
| Benton County | $1.2 billion | Wheat | 1,338 |
| Franklin County | $1 billion | Wheat | 751 |
| Walla Walla County | $779 million | Wheat | 894 |
| Adams County | $562 million | Wheat | 558 |
| Whatcom County | $510 million | Raspberries | 1,582 |
| Whitman County | $465 million | Wheat | 933 |
| Skagit County | $367 million | Potatoes | 882 |
| Okanogan County | $364 million | Hay | 1,011 |
| Snohomish County | $281 million | Hay | 1,418 |
| Chelan County | $270 million | Apples | 712 |
| Douglas County | $255 million | Wheat | 618 |
| Lincoln County | $209 million | Wheat | 719 |
| Spokane County | $205 million | Wheat | 2,386 |
| Lewis County | $198 million | Hay | 1,565 |
| Thurston County | $191 million | Hay | 1,108 |
| Klickitat County | $131 million | Wheat | 701 |
| Pierce County | $105 million | Hay | 1,347 |
| King County | $103 million | Hay | 1,604 |
Show all 39 counties
| County | Farm sales | Top crop by acres | Farms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County | $94.9 million | Wheat | 299 |
| Mason County | $83.3 million | Hay | 368 |
| Kittitas County | $75.6 million | Hay | 738 |
| Pacific County | $63.3 million | Hay | 290 |
| Clark County | $59 million | Hay | 1,927 |
| Garfield County | $54.4 million | Wheat | 204 |
| Grays Harbor County | $49.9 million | Hay | 369 |
| Stevens County | $33.1 million | Hay | 944 |
| Cowlitz County | $30.8 million | Hay | 361 |
| Island County | $23.5 million | Hay | 377 |
| Asotin County | $21 million | Wheat | 144 |
| Clallam County | $17 million | Hay | 514 |
| Jefferson County | $16.2 million | Hay | 188 |
| Kitsap County | $13.6 million | Hay | 570 |
| San Juan County | $10.6 million | Hay | 264 |
| Skamania County | $8 million | Hay | 137 |
| Pend Oreille County | $7.2 million | Hay | 184 |
| Ferry County | $4 million | Hay | 168 |
| Wahkiakum County | $3.1 million | Hay | 142 |
Washington's signature crops
Items where Washington 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.