Agriculture is no longer of much economic importance in Connecticut. The number of farms declined from 22,241 in 1945 to 3,900 in 2002, covering a total of 360,000 acres (145,700 hectares).
Cash receipts from crop sales in 2001 were $299 million. Tobacco production was 3,148,000 lb. (1,428,000 kg) in 2002. Other principal crops are hay, silage, potatoes, sweet corn, tomatoes, apples, and peaches.