Pennsylvania Agriculture

Pennsylvania agriculture is a highly important sector in the state, generating income and providing many jobs. Almost 70% of Pennsylvania’s farm income comes from livestock product sales. Milk is the most important commodity, with farmers providing nearly 5% of the nation’s supply.

The Keystone State ranks first nationally in mushroom production – farmers annually produce more than 400 million pounds of mushrooms. Other important commodities include beef cattle, hogs, chicken eggs and broilers, and also winter wheat, potatoes, oats, rye, barley and a variety of vegetable crops. Farmers also grow apples, cherries, peaches and grapes.