What's the average farm field size in New Jersey?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts New Jersey at about 11 acres of orchards per operation down to roughly 11 acres of orchards. 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 New Jersey?

Roughly $22–$45/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 New Jersey

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

Quick answer: In New Jersey, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 11 acres (orchards) to 11 acres (orchards), 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)
Orchards	11 ac	$242–$495

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 New Jersey

$1,920–$4,320

$12–$27/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

New Jersey base rate: $12–$27/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: Pennsylvania's 2022 Machinery Custom Rates (USDA NASS) - used as nearest analog (weed spraying avg $16.50, $10-$42); Cornell CCE Franklin County 2022 Custom Rates - NE analog, spraying crops $13-$20/ac; Northeast small-farm drone band $22-$38/ac (2026 pricing)

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New Jersey field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in New Jersey?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts New Jersey at about 11 acres of orchards per operation down to roughly 11 acres of orchards. 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 New Jersey?: Roughly $22–$45/acre for application, varying by crop, passes, and carrier volume. Use the calculator above or open a crop for its field-size cost table.