West Virginia · 2022 Census of Agriculture and NASS annual estimates
What does West Virginia grow?
West Virginia's farms sold $948 million of crops and livestock in 2022, No. 43 among the 50 states. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage are hay, corn and soybeans. Livestock and animal products make up 75% of its farm sales.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $948 millionNo. 43 of 50 states
- Farms, 2022
- 22,7873,549,104 acres of farmland
- Crops sold, 2022
- $232 million25% of farm sales
- Items reported
- 68tracked 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 West Virginia grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (or bearing acres for orchards) in the 2022 Census of Agriculture.
Where does West Virginia rank nationally?
Every item where West Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nectarines | No. 5* | under 1% | 102 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
| Hazelnuts | No. 10* | under 1% | 22 acres | 2022 Census of Agriculture |
What livestock does West Virginia 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 | 70,182,475 | under 1% | head sold |
| Laying hens | 1,394,182 | under 1% | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 1,243,827 | 1% | head on farms |
| Cattle | 367,634 | under 1% | head on farms |
| Sheep | 32,754 | under 1% | head on farms |
| Goats | 19,115 | under 1% | head on farms |
| Hogs | 5,204 | under 1% | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 4,210 | under 1% | head on farms |
Which West Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy County | $269 million | Hay | 500 |
| Pendleton County | $116 million | Hay | 588 |
| Hampshire County | $72.5 million | Hay | 880 |
| Grant County | $59.8 million | Hay | 478 |
| Greenbrier County | $54.1 million | Hay | 770 |
| Jefferson County | $40.8 million | Corn | 520 |
| Mason County | $40.7 million | Hay | 805 |
| Mineral County | $32.8 million | Hay | 536 |
| Berkeley County | $32.3 million | Hay | 849 |
| Monroe County | $26.3 million | Hay | 864 |
| Preston County | $19.4 million | Hay | 1,171 |
| Harrison County | $12.4 million | Hay | 819 |
| Pocahontas County | $10.2 million | Hay | 479 |
| Randolph County | $9.8 million | Hay | 385 |
| Jackson County | $9 million | Hay | 952 |
| Gilmer County | $8.7 million | Hay | 240 |
| Barbour County | $8.7 million | Hay | 544 |
| Putnam County | $7.2 million | Hay | 648 |
| Fayette County | $7 million | Hay | 280 |
| Monongalia County | $6.7 million | Hay | 485 |
Show all 55 counties
| County | Farm sales | Top crop by acres | Farms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roane County | $6.5 million | Hay | 469 |
| Wood County | $6.2 million | Hay | 845 |
| Braxton County | $6.2 million | Hay | 405 |
| Lewis County | $5.9 million | Hay | 444 |
| Marshall County | $5.5 million | Hay | 615 |
| Ritchie County | $4.9 million | Hay | 497 |
| Summers County | $4.9 million | Hay | 393 |
| Upshur County | $4.8 million | Hay | 460 |
| Morgan County | $4.7 million | Hay | 294 |
| Mercer County | $4.1 million | Hay | 374 |
| Raleigh County | $4 million | Hay | 362 |
| Marion County | $3.9 million | Hay | 611 |
| Nicholas County | $3.6 million | Hay | 401 |
| Taylor County | $3.6 million | Hay | 374 |
| Tyler County | $3.6 million | Hay | 279 |
| Wirt County | $3.3 million | Hay | 288 |
| Doddridge County | $3.1 million | Hay | 383 |
| Calhoun County | $3.1 million | Hay | 263 |
| Ohio County | $3 million | Hay | 178 |
| Pleasants County | $2.7 million | Hay | 198 |
| Cabell County | $2.5 million | Hay | 420 |
| Tucker County | $2.2 million | Hay | 136 |
| Brooke County | $2.1 million | Hay | 75 |
| Wayne County | $1.8 million | Hay | 216 |
| Lincoln County | $1.6 million | Hay | 173 |
| Kanawha County | $1.3 million | Hay | 232 |
| Hancock County | $1.2 million | Hay | 79 |
| Wetzel County | $1.2 million | Hay | 222 |
| Clay County | $894,000 | Hay | 134 |
| Webster County | $657,000 | Hay | 57 |
| Boone County | $368,000 | Not published | 31 |
| Wyoming County | $155,000 | Hay | 33 |
| Mingo County | $137,000 | Not published | 12 |
| Logan County | $83,000 | Not published | 21 |
| McDowell County | $78,000 | Hay | 20 |
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.