What's the average farm field size in Washington?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Washington at about 948 acres of wheat per operation down to roughly 68 acres of vineyards. 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 Washington?

Roughly $14–$22/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 Washington

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

Quick answer: In Washington, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 68 acres (vineyards) to 948 acres (wheat), 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)
Wheat	948 ac	$13,272–$20,856
Vineyards	68 ac	$1,187–$2,111
Orchards	79 ac	$1,422–$2,528

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 Washington

$2,240–$3,520

$14–$22/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Washington base rate: $14–$22/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 2025.

Sources: US Ag Drone Directory — Washington operators (PNW Ag Drone orchards $18-28/ac; Austin Drone Solutions all crops/pasture $15-30/ac); US Ag Drone Directory pricing — Pacific Northwest (WA/OR/ID) $14-20/ac band; Ag Drones Northwest — WA/OR drone spraying (steep Walla Walla vineyard work)

21 drone-spraying operators serve Washington. Map your field and request free quotes.

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Washington field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in Washington?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Washington at about 948 acres of wheat per operation down to roughly 68 acres of vineyards. 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 Washington?: Roughly $14–$22/acre for application, varying by crop, passes, and carrier volume. Use the calculator above or open a crop for its field-size cost table.