How Much Does It Really Cost to Grow Your Favorite Fruits and Berries? 177 Variables!
- Agtools Inc.
- Apr 28
- 1 min read

In 2022, farms specializing in fruit, tree nut, and berry production spent $29.9 billion — a 28% increase from 2017.
The biggest cost? Hired labor, totaling $7.6 billion and making up 26% of all production expenses.
Source: USDA / Census/Agtools