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North Carolina Agriculture Overview
Explore North Carolina agriculture and learn what makes it unique.
North Carolina has a rich agricultural history that continues to thrive and remains as one of the state’s largest industries. It is one of the largest exporters in the United States for several commodities including Tobacco, Pork, Poultry, and Cotton. Several other crops are major contributors to their agricultural output including Sweet Potatoes, Peanuts, as well as Greenhouse and Nursery products. As of 2017, 8.4 million acres in North Carolina is classified as agricultural land, 27% of the state's land area, with a total of more than 46,000 farms.
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north carolina Farmland Prices
Over the last 20 years, the price of farmland per acre in north carolina has risen by an average of 2.4% per year to $5,000 per acre as of 2019. This represents an increase of $2,050 per acre of farmland over this time period.
The values shown here only represent farmland appreciation. To view total farmland returns, including cash rent and land appreciation, see the Farmland Returns section.
$5,000
Current Price Per Acre
Value per Acre
Source: USDA
2.4%
Average Land Appreciation
Year Over Year Change (%)
Source: USDA
Cost Per Acre of Farmland: Top 5 States
1. new jersey
$14,228
2. california
$11,196
3. delaware
$8,577
4. arizona
$8,521
5. maryland
$7,392
6. florida
$6,969