2022 USDA census reveals a 17% increase in New Mexico's agriculture production value to $3.71bn, while family-owned farms decrease since 2017.

New Mexico ranks among the top US states for farming, with a 17% increase in agriculture production value to $3.71bn in 2022, according to the latest USDA census. New Mexico ranks high in the production of pecans, chile papers, milk, cheese, and onions, with 95% of farms being family-owned. Despite this, the number of farms in the state decreased compared to the previous census in 2017.

March 21, 2024
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