Beef Cattle

Agriculture in Escambia County brings in about $43 million for the state of Florida, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The county has around 729 farms that cover a little more than 74,000 acres of land. Major livestock raised here include cattle, chickens (layers), and small animals like sheep and goats. According to the 2012 Agriculture Census, the county had about 4,586 cattle and calves, 837 sheep, 949 goats, and 2,261 laying hens.

Farmers often use winter grazing systems to support their row‑crop fields. Irrigation systems also help farmers grow different types of winter forage. Many farms in the county are small—less than 30 acres—and they often grow vegetables, fruits, nuts, or raise small livestock like goats and sheep.