Washington County agriculture has undergone the same substantial changes that have impacted the nation’s agriculture the last 50 years. Technology, development, production enhancements, costs, regulations and growth are just some of the factors that have changed the fabric of agriculture.

Understanding agriculture’s importance and significance to Washington County is the first step in realizing you cannot survive without agriculture in any of its many forms.

Washington County offers a variety of farm experiences, something any family member will enjoy.  We have:

• 869 farms
• 121,251 acres of farmland
• 140 acres average per farm
• $167,907,000 Total market value of agricultural products sold
• 7,068 beef cows
• 10,815 Milk cows
• 3,497 Hogs and pigs
• 3,551 sheep and lambs
• 3,654 broilers and chickens
• 755 horses, ponies and donkeys
• 17,619 acres dedicated to growing 2915399 bushels of corn
• 8,884 acres dedicated to growing 708,729 bushels of wheat
• 20,445 acres dedicated to growing 1,017,023 bushels of soybeans
• 496 acres dedicated to growing vegetables
• 54.5 is the average age of farmers in Washington County