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Explore Massachusetts agriculture and learn what makes it unique.
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.
$84/acre
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$112
Current Rental Rate Per Acre
Cash Rent per Acre
Source: USDA
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Average Annual Cap Rate
Implied Annual Capitalization Rate
Source: USDA
| Year | Per Acre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $112 | 5.7% |
| 2022 | $106 | 9.3% |
| 2021 | $97 | 17.6% |
| 2020 | $83 | -6.8% |
| 2019 | $89 | 7.9% |
| 2017 | $82 | 15.5% |
| 2016 | $71 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | $73 | 12.3% |
| 2013 | $65 | -18.2% |
| 2012 | $80 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | $79 | 4.6% |
| 2009 | $76 | 4.9% |
