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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.
In the latest USDA Census of Agriculture, farmers in Massachusetts grew and sold a total of $475 million dollars worth of agricultural products, of which, over 75% were crops, including greenhouse and nursery crops. In 2018, Massachusetts was the number 15 exporter of fresh and processed fruits in the United States.
The top 5 counties in terms of agricultural sales in Massachusetts were Plymouth County, Franklin County, Worcester County, Middlesex County, and Hampshire County. In total, these counties make up 66% of agricultural revenue in the state.
$475.2M
7,241
68 Acres
