Chippewa County, Michigan · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Chippewa County, Michigan grow?
Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Chippewa County, Michigan (51% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 5,257 sheep and 3,757 cattle. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage are hay (30,435 acres) and oats (946 acres). Its farms sold $15.6 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 60th of 81 counties in Michigan.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $15.6 million2573rd of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 33584,200 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 49% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 4428 published, 15 withheld, 1 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Chippewa County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Chippewa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep | 5,257 sheep | 3 | 144* | 6% | head on farms |
| Maple syrup | 9,410 gallons | 6* | 69* | 5% | production |
| Hay | 43,763 tons | 4 | 723* | 3% | production |
| Oats | 53,224 bushels | 9 | 260* | 3% | production |
| Barley | 8,582 bushels | 9* | 364* | 2% | production |
| Goats | 293 goats | 39 | 1,818* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Kale | 1 acre | 11* | 304* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cauliflower | 1 acre | 7* | 191* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cattle | 3,757 cattle | 48 | 2,455* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Broccoli | 1 acre | 18* | 334* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Pumpkins | 9 acres | 49* | 686* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Chile peppers | 1 acre | 26* | 544* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Lettuce | 2 acres | 15* | 366* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Honey | 6,718 pounds | 47* | 1,013* | under 1% | production |
| Milk | 381 milk cows | 50* | 748* | under 1% | head on farms |
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| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of MI | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | 3 acres | 36* | 960* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Onions | 1 acre | 26* | 440* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Potatoes | 13 acres | 11* | 251* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cabbage | 1 acre | 21* | 416* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Squash | 1 acre | 47* | 916* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Eggs | 2,044 laying hens | 44* | 1,149* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Chickens | 1,483 broiler chickens | 33* | 818* | under 1% | head sold |
| Hogs | 142 hogs | 52* | 1,471* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Green beans | 1 acre | 31* | 844* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Turkeys | 166 turkeys | 24* | 464* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Apples | 2 acres | 51* | 775* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Cucumbers | 1 acre | 32* | 834* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Corn | 8,007 bushels | 70* | 2,178* | under 1% | production |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: soybeans, wheat, celery, sweet corn, green peas, Brussels sprouts, spinach, garlic, asparagus, cantaloupe, honeydew, grapes, strawberries, blueberries and hazelnuts.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): bell peppers.
What livestock does Chippewa County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep | 5,257 | 3 | head on farms |
| Cattle | 3,757 | 48 | head on farms |
| Laying hens | 2,044 | 44* | head on farms |
| Broiler chickens | 1,483 | 33* | head sold |
| Milk cows | 381 | 50* | head on farms |
| Goats | 293 | 39 | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 166 | 24* | head on farms |
| Hogs | 142 | 52* | 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.