Allegan County, Michigan · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Allegan County, Michigan grow?
Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Allegan County, Michigan (72% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 6,495,609 laying hens, and sold 2,282,346 broiler chickens during the year. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage are corn (59,232 acres), soybeans (42,961 acres) and hay (15,851 acres). Its farms sold $728 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 2nd of 81 counties in Michigan.
Among US counties with published figures, it ranks near the top for eggs (5th of 2,692 counties), celery (11th of 149 counties), blueberries (11th of 667 counties) and cucumbers (12th of 1,259 counties).
- Farm sales, 2022
- $728 million93rd of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 1,120209,410 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 28% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 5842 published, 15 withheld, 1 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Allegan County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Allegan County rank?
Each item's rank among counties in Michigan and in the US, by the 2022 Census of Agriculture measure shown. An asterisk means the rank is among counties with published figures; a county whose figure is withheld could rank higher.
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of MI | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet potatoes | 25 acres | 1 | 50* | 61% | acres harvested |
| Eggs | 6.5 million laying hens | 1* | 5* | 38% | head on farms |
| Celery | 475 acres | 2* | 11* | 24% | acres harvested |
| Chickens | 2.3 million broiler chickens | 3 | 413* | 18% | head sold |
| Hogs | 221,437 hogs | 1 | 81* | 18% | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 325,031 turkeys | 2 | 73* | 16% | head on farms |
| Blueberries | 1,914 acres | 3* | 11* | 10% | bearing acres |
| Blackberries | 8 acres | 2* | 123* | 7% | bearing acres |
| Peaches | 134 acres | 4 | 44* | 6% | bearing acres |
| Milk | 25,124 milk cows | 6 | 82* | 6% | head on farms |
| Cucumbers | 1,663 acres | 5* | 12* | 6% | acres harvested |
| Pumpkins | 256 acres | 4 | 49* | 5% | acres harvested |
| Cattle | 50,868 cattle | 6 | 467* | 5% | head on farms |
| Squash | 331 acres | 7* | 34* | 4% | acres harvested |
| Goats | 1,166 goats | 3 | 472* | 4% | head on farms |
Show all 42 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of MI | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chile peppers | 21 acres | 3* | 48* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Grapes | 365 acres | 4* | 72* | 3% | bearing acres |
| Corn | 10.2 million bushels | 14 | 471 | 3% | production |
| Hay | 40,393 tons | 7 | 795* | 3% | production |
| Honey | 168,540 pounds | 11* | 150* | 3% | production |
| Garlic | 3 acres | 14* | 222* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Collard greens | 2 acres | 1* | 151* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Strawberries | 16 acres | 11* | 112* | 2% | bearing acres |
| Sheep | 1,893 sheep | 12* | 457* | 2% | head on farms |
| Soybeans | 2.1 million bushels | 22 | 663* | 2% | production |
| Kale | 2 acres | 4* | 197* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Apples | 555 acres | 15 | 48* | 1% | bearing acres |
| Wheat | 488,121 bushels | 19 | 586* | 1% | production |
| Sweet corn | 42 acres | 23* | 404* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Watermelon | 5 acres | 8* | 479* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Tomatoes | 20 acres | 11* | 233* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Spinach | 1 acre | 7* | 211* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Bell peppers | 5 acres | 17* | 283* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Lettuce | 4 acres | 6* | 224* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Broccoli | 1 acre | 18* | 334* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Sweet cherries | 16 acres | 11* | 68* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Hops | 1,770 pounds | 14* | 52* | under 1% | production |
| Green beans | 17 acres | 10* | 172* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Maple syrup | 259 gallons | 50* | 278* | under 1% | production |
| Oats | 1,847 bushels | 60* | 856* | under 1% | production |
| Popcorn | 1,800 pounds | 3* | 68* | under 1% | production |
| Asparagus | 2 acres | 24* | 212* | under 1% | acres harvested |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: dry beans, potatoes, onions, carrots, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupe, raspberries, tart cherries, nectarines, pears, plums, apricots and walnuts.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): green peas.
What livestock does Allegan County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laying hens | 6,495,609 | 1* | head on farms |
| Broiler chickens | 2,282,346 | 3 | head sold |
| Turkeys | 325,031 | 2 | head on farms |
| Hogs | 221,437 | 1 | head on farms |
| Cattle | 50,868 | 6 | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 25,124 | 6 | head on farms |
| Sheep | 1,893 | 12* | head on farms |
| Goats | 1,166 | 3 | head on farms |
Other farm counties in Michigan
| County | Farm sales |
|---|---|
| Huron County | $817 million |
| Ottawa County | $727 million |
| Ionia County | $612 million |
| Sanilac County | $558 million |
| Gratiot County | $486 million |
| Kent County | $417 million |
| Clinton County | $377 million |
| Lenawee County | $342 million |
| Kalamazoo County | $340 million |
| St. Joseph County | $340 million |
| Tuscola County | $328 million |
| Hillsdale County | $321 million |
About this data
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture, the only NASS source that covers every county. The Census is taken every five years; the next is for 2027. Values NASS withholds to avoid disclosing individual farms are shown as withheld, never as zero. Data processed 2026-11-06. Methodology.