What's the average farm field size in Maine?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Maine at about 41 acres of alfalfa & hay per operation down to roughly 41 acres of alfalfa & hay. See the table above for each crop.

Is operation size the same as a single field?

No — these figures are crop acreage per farm, and most farms split that across several fields, so an individual field is typically smaller. Trace your field on satellite with the field mapper for its real acreage.

How much does drone spraying cost in Maine?

Roughly $15–$27/acre for application, varying by crop, passes, and carrier volume. Use the calculator above or open a crop for its field-size cost table.

Average crop field sizes in Maine

Typical Maine operation acreage by crop (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) and what it costs to spray a field that size by drone.

Quick answer: In Maine, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 41 acres (alfalfa & hay) to 41 acres (alfalfa & hay), per USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture. These are averages across whole operations — your individual field is usually smaller. Map it for an exact size and free drone-spray quotes.

Crop	Avg acres / operation	Spray cost (that size)
Alfalfa & Hay	41 ac	$603–$1,125

Average crop acreage per operation; a farm usually spans several fields. Cost is a single application, application only. Estimates — request quotes for exact pricing.

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CropAcres

Gallons per acre (carrier volume)Restricted-use pesticide (certified applicator + records)

Estimated cost in Maine

$2,400–$4,480

$15–$28/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Maine base rate: $15–$28/acre (row crop)
Gallons per acre: 2 GPA → ×1.00

Application only — product & chemical extra.

Sources & how this is estimated

Estimate only — actual rates vary by field size, terrain, and product. Application only; product/chemical extra. Data as of 2026.

Sources: US Ag Drone Directory — 2026 Drone Spraying Cost Per Acre (Northeast region PA/NY/VA/MD = $15–25/ac); University of Maine Cooperative Extension — Wild Blueberry BMPs (aerial application via fixed-wing/helicopter is established for ME specialty crops); Iowa State University 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey (national anchor)

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Maine field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in Maine?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Maine at about 41 acres of alfalfa & hay per operation down to roughly 41 acres of alfalfa & hay. See the table above for each crop.
Is operation size the same as a single field?: No — these figures are crop acreage per farm, and most farms split that across several fields, so an individual field is typically smaller. Trace your field on satellite with the field mapper for its real acreage.
How much does drone spraying cost in Maine?: Roughly $15–$27/acre for application, varying by crop, passes, and carrier volume. Use the calculator above or open a crop for its field-size cost table.