Area used for production of vegetables in the U.S. 2021

This statistic shows the area of production for principal vegetables in the U.S. from 2000 to 2021. In 2021, around 2.27 million acres of vegetables were used for principal vegetables, a slight decrease in acreage from the year before.

Area used for production of principal vegetables in the U.S. from 2000 to 2021 (in acres)

Characteristic	Area of production in acres
2021	2,270,000
2020	2,384,800
2019	2,420,800
2018	2,580,450
2017	2,659,700
2016	2,722,800
2014	2,723,610
2013	2,748,970
2012	2,762,115
2011	2,682,015
2010	2,827,155
2009	2,946,623
2008	2,935,294
2007	3,033,520
2006	3,083,190
2005	3,124,880
2004	3,188,920
2003	3,235,930
2002	3,270,170
2001	3,353,530
2000	3,488,800

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Release date

February 2022

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Region

United States

Survey time period

2000 to 2021

Supplementary notes

Vegetables for commercial purpose. This statistic was assembled from several USDA annual statistics reports.
Area for fresh market is area for harvest, including any partially harvested or not harvested because of low prices or other economic factors. Area for processing is area harvested.
* Area, production, and farm value of the following crops, for which regular seasonal estimates are prepared in major producing states: artichokes, asparagus, snap beans, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupes, carrots, cauliflower, celery, sweet corn, cucumbers, garlic, honeydew melons, head lettuce, leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce, onions, green peppers, spinach, tomatoes, and watermelons.
** Area, production, and farm value of the following 8 crops in all states: lima beans, snap beans, carrots, sweet corn, cucumbers (pickles), green peas, spinach, and tomatoes.
Production of other vegetables processed included in the fresh market series of estimates.

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