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Tobacco. Macon County
is the #1 county in the United States in the production of burley tobacco. |
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Hardwood. Macon
County is #2 in Tennessee in the production of hardwood with almost 40
million board feet produced annually. |
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Soybeans. Rising
awareness of the need for healthy living increases the demand for soy
products each year. |
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Cattle. Both
beef and dairy cattle are raised in Macon County. |
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Wine. The Red
Barn Winery and Vineyards produces a variety of wines from grapes that
flourish on their 100-acre family farm. |
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Corn. Both corn
for human consumption and corn for animal feeds are produced locally. |
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Tomatoes.
Tomatoes are a large crop in Macon County and are shipped all over the
country. |
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Bell Peppers.
Peppers are also a staple crop grown locally. |
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Wheat. Winter
wheat is a common crop in Macon County. |
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Shrimp. There is
growing interest in shrimp farming within the county. |
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Fruits. A
variety of fruits are grown locally including watermelons and cantaloupe. |
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Vegetables. Locally
grown vegetables include carrots, potatoes and squash to name a few. |
