Benzie County, Michigan · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Benzie County, Michigan grow?
Of the crops tracked here, Benzie County's biggest by acreage are tart cherries (1,141 acres), corn (1,103 acres) and apples (891 acres). Its farms sold $14.5 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 62nd of 81 counties in Michigan.
Among US counties with published figures, it ranks near the top for tart cherries (9th of 109 counties).
- Farm sales, 2022
- $14.5 million2613th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 19415,800 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 84% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 4921 published, 22 withheld, 6 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Benzie County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Benzie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey | 494,082 pounds | 2* | 69* | 8% | production |
| Tart cherries | 1,141 acres | 7 | 9* | 4% | bearing acres |
| Apricots | 1 acre | 2* | 57* | 2% | bearing acres |
| Apples | 891 acres | 12 | 42* | 2% | bearing acres |
| Sweet cherries | 126 acres | 6* | 36* | 2% | bearing acres |
| Maple syrup | 1,120 gallons | 31* | 184* | under 1% | production |
| Pumpkins | 13 acres | 44* | 596* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Sweet corn | 14 acres | 37* | 631* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Green peas | 9 acres | 4* | 106* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Goats | 55 goats | 67 | 2,675* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Peaches | 4 acres | 18* | 312* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Grapes | 18 acres | 9* | 361* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Hay | 1,381 tons | 79 | 2,852* | under 1% | production |
| Cattle | 593 cattle | 76 | 2,889* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Corn | 142,286 bushels | 60* | 1,824* | under 1% | production |
Show all 21 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of MI | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrots | 1 acre | 16* | 340* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Tomatoes | 1 acre | 48* | 1,363* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Hogs | 142 hogs | 52* | 1,471* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 95 turkeys | 35* | 689* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Eggs | 689 laying hens | 64* | 1,964* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Chickens | 411 broiler chickens | 53* | 1,160* | under 1% | head sold |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: soybeans, wheat, oats, potatoes, lettuce, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, green beans, cucumbers, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, spinach, kale, garlic, asparagus, watermelon, blueberries, pears, plums and sheep.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): squash, bell peppers, chile peppers, cantaloupe, strawberries and blackberries.
What livestock does Benzie County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laying hens | 689 | 64* | head on farms |
| Cattle | 593 | 76 | head on farms |
| Broiler chickens | 411 | 53* | head sold |
| Hogs | 142 | 52* | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 95 | 35* | head on farms |
| Goats | 55 | 67 | head on farms |
Other farm counties in Michigan
| County | Farm sales |
|---|---|
| Huron County | $817 million |
| Allegan County | $728 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 |
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.