Massachusetts Agriculture Overview

Massachusetts is a state where small farms (Less than $250,000 in annual agricultural sales) still thrive, making up over 94% of the state’s total farms. Direct market sales to local consumers is also more prevalent than most places in the country, as the state ranks 5th in the nation with over $100 million in direct market sales. There are a total of 7,241 farms in Massachusetts spread across 491,000 acres with an average size of 68 acres. Cranberries are the state’s leading crop followed by Hay/Alfalfa, and Corn. Dairy and other Animal products, such as Turkeys, are also important commodities in Massachusetts.