Market Value of Agricultural Products Sold
What does this measure?
This indicator reports the total market value of agricultural products sold in Hudson Valley counties and New York State for the years 2002, 2007, 2012, and 2022 (reported in thousands of dollars). The figures represent the gross income from the sale of crops, livestock, poultry, and other farm-related goods before expenses.
Summary Statement
Orange County experienced strong growth in the market value of agricultural products sold between 2002 and 2022, rising from $66,225,000 to $95,620. Dutchess County grew through 2012, reaching $49,022,000, before declining to $45,077,000 in 2022. Ulster County showed the largest long-term growth in the region, climbing from $34,416,000 in 2002 to $105,520,000 in 2022. In contrast, Sullivan County remained steady, moving from $37,753,000 in 2002 to $37,535,000 in 2022. Rockland and Putnam Counties reported smaller overall sales values, with Rockland recovering to $4,032,000 in 2022 after earlier declines, while Putnam decreased to $1,521,000. Statewide, New York saw substantial overall growth, rising from $3.1 billion in 2002 to over $8 billion in 2022.
Sources
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2002 Census of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2007 Census of Agriculture
http://www.agcensus.usda.gov/Publications/2007/Full_Report/
Volume_1,_Chapter_2_County_Level/New_York/st36_2_002_002.pdf
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Census of Agriculture