Baltimore County Farm Bureau

Baltimore County has a diverse agricultural industry that blends traditional field crops with a strong horticultural presence. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, the county has 783 farms covering 70,217 acres, with an average farm size of 90 acres, and agriculture is led primarily by crop production, which accounts for 92% of total agricultural sales. The county's leading commodities include nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod, along with grains and oilseeds, especially corn and soybeans, while horses and other livestock also remain part of the county's farm economy. Baltimore County's agricultural community reflects both the county's rural heritage and its close connection to urban markets, with many small and family-operated farms contributing to a varied and significant industry.