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Berrien County, Michigan · 2022 Census of Agriculture

What does Berrien County, Michigan grow?

Of the crops tracked here, Berrien County's biggest by acreage are corn (44,894 acres), soybeans (39,524 acres) and grapes (4,388 acres). Its farms sold $236 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 20th of 81 counties in Michigan.

Among US counties with published figures, it ranks near the top for squash (2nd of 1,253 counties), cucumbers (6th of 1,259 counties), tart cherries (7th of 109 counties) and bell peppers (8th of 1,211 counties).

Farm sales, 2022
$236 million693rd of 3,050 US counties
Farms
792144,490 acres of farmland
Crops vs. livestock
94% cropsshare of farm sales
Items reported
5743 published, 13 withheld, 1 under half a unit
Value of crops and livestock sold by county, 2022 Census of Agriculture
Under $1.6M$1.6M to $6.5M$6.5M to $25M$25M to $82M$82M to $250M$250M+
Withheld to protect individual farms
Berrien County
$236 million
2% of Michigan farm sales. No. 20 of 81 counties with published figures.

Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.

What does Berrien County grow the most of?

Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.

  1. 1Corn22nd in Michigan44,894 acres
  2. 2Soybeans28th in Michigan39,524 acres
  3. 3Grapes1st in Michigan4,388 acres
  4. 4Hay62nd in Michigan3,223 acres
  5. 5Cucumbers2nd in Michigan*2,880 acres
  6. 6Apples4th in Michigan2,745 acres
  7. 7Squash1st in Michigan1,934 acres
  8. 8Tart cherries5th in Michigan1,347 acres
  9. 9Wheat44th in Michigan*1,206 acres
  10. 10Bell peppers1st in Michigan1,062 acres

How does Berrien 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.

Berrien County rankings, 2022 Census of Agriculture, top 15 by share of MI
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of MIMeasure
Bell peppers1,062 acres18*58%acres harvested
Nectarines20 acres111*54%bearing acres
Hops434,196 pounds13*43%production
Grapes4,388 acres128*36%bearing acres
Peaches761 acres118*34%bearing acres
Raspberries87 acres113*30%bearing acres
Squash1,934 acres1226%acres harvested
Tomatoes729 acres2*31*18%acres harvested
Plums46 acres1*20*14%bearing acres
Brussels sprouts5 acres2*30*14%acres harvested
Chile peppers70 acres2*28*10%acres harvested
Cucumbers2,880 acres2*6*10%acres harvested
Apples2,745 acres420*7%bearing acres
Sorghum7,087 bushels3*476*7%production
Tart cherries1,347 acres57*5%bearing acres
Show all 43 items
Berrien County rankings, items 16 to 43
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of MIMeasure
Garlic6 acres4*105*5%acres harvested
Cantaloupe7 acres5*226*4%acres harvested
Sweet corn252 acres7*159*4%acres harvested
Cabbage117 acres3*38*3%acres harvested
Barley9,500 bushels8*354*3%production
Sweet potatoes1 acre4*215*2%acres harvested
Corn8 million bushels225412%production
Pumpkins101 acres9149*2%acres harvested
Blueberries390 acres4*32*2%bearing acres
Broccoli7 acres1*95*2%acres harvested
Hogs22,805 hogs14*424*2%head on farms
Soybeans1.6 million bushels28748*2%production
Goats432 goats311,440*1%head on farms
Sweet cherries64 acres9*44*under 1%bearing acres
Kale1 acre11*304*under 1%acres harvested
Sheep428 sheep51*1,610*under 1%head on farms
Hay7,215 tons622,342*under 1%production
Asparagus48 acres5*16*under 1%acres harvested
Wheat80,453 bushels44*1,295*under 1%production
Cattle2,077 cattle582,661*under 1%head on farms
Lettuce2 acres15*366*under 1%acres harvested
Onions3 acres12*228*under 1%acres harvested
Milk413 milk cows48*734*under 1%head on farms
Potatoes27 acres8*166*under 1%acres harvested
Carrots1 acre16*340*under 1%acres harvested
Dry beans120,000 pounds19*165*under 1%production
Oats300 bushels66*906*under 1%production
Eggs2,610 laying hens36*988*under 1%head on farms

Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: cauliflower, green beans, green peas, watermelon, honeydew, strawberries, blackberries, pears, apricots, turkeys, chickens, honey and maple syrup.

Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): collard greens.

What livestock does Berrien County raise?

Berrien County livestock and poultry, 2022 Census of Agriculture
AnimalHeadState rankMeasure
Hogs22,80514*head on farms
Laying hens2,61036*head on farms
Cattle2,07758head on farms
Goats43231head on farms
Sheep42851*head on farms
Milk cows41348*head on farms

Other farm counties in Michigan

Top Michigan counties by farm sales, 2022
CountyFarm 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

What does Michigan grow? State overview and county map →

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.