ROBERTSON COUNTY MARKET

Robertson County, Kentucky Farmers Market — Buy & Sell Local Crops Near You

🌽 Robertson County has more backyard fruit trees and home gardens than anyone could eat from. Crop Market connects them with neighbors in Mount Olivet and the rest of Robertson County. Fruit, vegetables, cottage foods, plants, seeds and farm gear are all welcome. Posting an ad is free and sellers keep every dollar.

Farming in Robertson County by the Numbers

Robertson County has 163 farms on 24,757 acres (about 152 acres each). Together they sold $2.9 million of farm products in 2022, led by cattle, hay & other field crops and horses.

Local fields produce green beans, chile peppers, bell peppers and tomatoes.

2 farms in Robertson County already sell straight to the public. Crop Market gives them, and every backyard grower, a free way to reach more neighbors.

Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.

Farm Life in Robertson County

Out in the pastures and barnyards, Robertson County counts 3,540 head of cattle, 426 egg-laying hens and 162 goats. Grass-fed beef sold by the quarter or half is a common way ranchers sell direct.

About 289 people run or help run farms in Robertson County, with an average age of 58. 39% of them are women. 25 are under 35 - the next generation of local growers.