Branch County, Michigan · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Branch County, Michigan grow?
Of the crops tracked here, Branch County's biggest by acreage are corn (89,128 acres), soybeans (72,018 acres) and hay (6,237 acres). Its farms sold $278 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 16th of 81 counties in Michigan.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $278 million556th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 758222,892 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 62% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 4629 published, 14 withheld, 3 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Branch County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Branch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickens | 3.6 million broiler chickens | 2 | 376* | 28% | head sold |
| Sorghum | 28,096 bushels | 1* | 367* | 26% | production |
| Hogs | 79,793 hogs | 5* | 212* | 6% | head on farms |
| Corn | 14.9 million bushels | 5 | 316 | 4% | production |
| Soybeans | 3.5 million bushels | 11 | 456* | 3% | production |
| Brussels sprouts | 1 acre | 5* | 97* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Sheep | 1,239 sheep | 21* | 728* | 1% | head on farms |
| Oats | 25,504 bushels | 27* | 421* | 1% | production |
| Hay | 17,527 tons | 33 | 1,609* | 1% | production |
| Cattle | 11,867 cattle | 26 | 1,710* | 1% | head on farms |
| Kale | 1 acre | 11* | 304* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Sweet corn | 58 acres | 20* | 346* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Goats | 270 goats | 41 | 1,888* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Garlic | 1 acre | 26* | 425* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Broccoli | 3 acres | 9* | 179* | under 1% | acres harvested |
Show all 29 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of MI | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | 167,755 bushels | 39 | 1,022* | under 1% | production |
| Spinach | 1 acre | 7* | 211* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Bell peppers | 6 acres | 16* | 254* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Milk | 1,392 milk cows | 39* | 526* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Watermelon | 3 acres | 15* | 595* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Chile peppers | 1 acre | 26* | 544* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Lettuce | 2 acres | 15* | 366* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Carrots | 1 acre | 16* | 340* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Apples | 7 acres | 45* | 594* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Blueberries | 3 acres | 19* | 490* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Eggs | 2,462 laying hens | 40* | 1,022* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Maple syrup | 24 gallons | 62* | 406* | under 1% | production |
| Turkeys | 134 turkeys | 29* | 539* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Cucumbers | 2 acres | 28* | 615* | under 1% | acres harvested |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: barley, potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, pumpkins, squash, cabbage, cantaloupe, strawberries, raspberries, tart cherries, peaches, pears and honey.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): sweet potatoes, asparagus and walnuts.
What livestock does Branch County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broiler chickens | 3,551,150 | 2 | head sold |
| Hogs | 79,793 | 5* | head on farms |
| Cattle | 11,867 | 26 | head on farms |
| Laying hens | 2,462 | 40* | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 1,392 | 39* | head on farms |
| Sheep | 1,239 | 21* | head on farms |
| Goats | 270 | 41 | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 134 | 29* | 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.