Orange County Farm Demographics & Economic Impact
What does this measure?
This table provides data on farm demographics and economic impact for 2022 across several counties in southeastern New York. It includes the number of farms, total farm acreage, percentage of each county’s total land area used for farming, and total agricultural sales (in millions of dollars). These figures help illustrate each county’s agricultural footprint and the economic value generated by farming in that region.
Summary Statement
In 2022, Orange County had 613 farms covering 65,706 acres, accounting for 13% of its total land area and producing $95.60 million in total sales. Dutchess County had the highest number of farms (620) and the largest acreage (99,652 acres), representing 20% of its land, but generated less sales ($45.10 million). Ulster County had the highest total sales at $105.50 million, from 486 farms over 73,026 acres (10% of land area). In contrast, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester Counties had significantly smaller agricultural sectors. Putnam reported 68 farms, 3,992 acres (3% of land), and $1.50 million in sales; Rockland had 18 farms and 442 acres (0.40%), totaling $4.00 million in sales; and Westchester had 108 farms, 6,311 acres (2%), and $11.60 million in sales. Sullivan County had 367 farms on 58,719 acres (9%) and reported $37.50 million in sales. These figures show that while some counties have more farmland, others generate higher economic returns from fewer acres.
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