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Agriculture

Gary L. Austin, Morehead State University

This section provides statistical information on all aspects of agriculture in Kentucky. This includes farms and farm operators, land use, farm income, expenditures and debt, farm output, productivity and marketing, specific crops and livestock, poultry and their products.

The following sites are provided by the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You can browse the Kentucky Agricultural Statistics Service or you can choose one of the specific publications listed below.

Census of Agriculture
The Census of Agriculture occurs every five years and provides comprehensive statistics for the United States and its outlying areas. The 1992 and the 1997 Census are available online.
  • 1997 Census of Agriculture
    Click on "Profiles" in Volume 1 for information by state or county.
    Click on "Rankings" in Volume 2 to see how Kentucky compares to other states.
  • 1992 Census of Agriculture
    Click on "State and County Highlights Data" to find information about Kentucky.


Historical County Agriculture Statistics
This publication provides historical statistics on population, number and size of farms, production figures, cash receipts, and market value of products for the state and individual counties. The dates covered vary by subject.


Kentucky Agriculture Facts
Kentucky Agriculture Facts provides a two-page summary of agriculture in Kentucky. It includes information on crop and livestock production, cash receipts for agricultural products and Kentucky exports.(PDF format)


Kentucky Agricultural Statistics Bulletin
This annual publication provides a detailed look at agriculture in Kentucky. It includes information on number and size of farms, weather, crops and livestock production, dairy production, farm income, and production costs. You can find a summary for the state as well as summaries for individual counties.


Market News: Livestock, Grain and Poultry
This site, from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture provides information on production and prices for livestock and grain in Kentucky.
Last Updated: 01/02/01

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