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Explore Maine agriculture and learn what makes it unique.
Just over 6.5% of Maine’s land area is dedicated to agricultural use, amounting to a total of 7,600 farms spread across 1.3 million acres. The majority of Maine’s agricultural revenue comes from Potatoes, but other commonly produced crops include Hay, Alfalfa, Oats, Barley, Corn, and Blueberries. Over 38% of the state’s agricultural sales came from the sale of Livestock, Poultry, and their products. With nearly 3,500 miles of coastline, Maine also produces a variety of aquaculture products including Marine Fish, Shellfish, and Aquatic Plants.
According to the latest USDA Census of Agriculture, farmers in Maine produced and sold $667 million worth of agricultural products. Crops, including nursery and greenhouse crops, made up 62% of the state’s agricultural revenue and Livestock, Poultry, and their products accounted for 38% of sales.
The top 5 counties in terms of agricultural sales in Maine were Aroostook County, Somerset County, Washington County, Penobscot County, and Kennebec County. In total, these counties account for 68% of Maine's agricultural revenue.
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