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Cheboygan County, Michigan · 2022 Census of Agriculture

What does Cheboygan County, Michigan grow?

Of the crops tracked here, Cheboygan County's biggest by acreage is hay (15,386 acres). Its farms sold $7.7 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 67th of 81 counties in Michigan.

Farm sales, 2022
$7.7 million2769th of 3,050 US counties
Farms
26841,010 acres of farmland
Crops vs. livestock
84% cropsshare of farm sales
Items reported
4218 published, 20 withheld, 4 under half a unit

County map

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
Cheboygan County: $7.7 million, under 1%
Cheboygan County
$7.7 million
under 1% of Michigan farm sales. No. 67 of 81 counties with published figures.

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

What does Cheboygan County grow the most of?

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

  1. 1Hay35th in Michigan15,386 acres
  2. 2Oats64th in Michigan*30 acres
  3. 3Pumpkins53rd in Michigan*6 acres
  4. 4Potatoes28th in Michigan*2 acres
  5. 5Tomatoes42nd in Michigan*2 acres
  6. 6Lettuce15th in Michigan*2 acres
  7. 7Sweet corn50th in Michigan*2 acres
  8. 8Cucumbers32nd in Michigan*1 acre
  9. 9Strawberries23rd in Michigan*1 acre

How does Cheboygan 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.

Cheboygan County rankings, 2022 Census of Agriculture, top 15 by share of MI
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of MIMeasure
Maple syrup11,938 gallons4*63*6%production
Hay17,195 tons351,631*1%production
Goats231 goats462,006*under 1%head on farms
Sheep505 sheep45*1,480*under 1%head on farms
Cattle1,783 cattle612,704*under 1%head on farms
Strawberries1 acre23*333*under 1%bearing acres
Lettuce2 acres15*366*under 1%acres harvested
Pumpkins6 acres53*785*under 1%acres harvested
Honey3,212 pounds50*1,410*under 1%production
Tomatoes2 acres42*1,159*under 1%acres harvested
Oats752 bushels64*893*under 1%production
Sweet corn2 acres50*1,099*under 1%acres harvested
Hogs268 hogs41*1,138*under 1%head on farms
Chickens1,360 broiler chickens34*843*under 1%head sold
Eggs1,829 laying hens48*1,235*under 1%head on farms
Show all 18 items
Cheboygan County rankings, items 16 to 18
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of MIMeasure
Potatoes2 acres28*718*under 1%acres harvested
Cucumbers1 acre32*834*under 1%acres harvested
Turkeys33 turkeys45*1,227*under 1%head on farms

Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: corn, soybeans, wheat, barley, onions, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, squash, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, spinach, kale, asparagus, watermelon, apples, grapes, blueberries, cranberries and milk.

Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): green beans, bell peppers, chile peppers and garlic.

What livestock does Cheboygan County raise?

Cheboygan County livestock and poultry, 2022 Census of Agriculture
AnimalHeadState rankMeasure
Laying hens1,82948*head on farms
Cattle1,78361head on farms
Broiler chickens1,36034*head sold
Sheep50545*head on farms
Hogs26841*head on farms
Goats23146head on farms
Turkeys3345*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.