Clinton County, Michigan · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Clinton County, Michigan grow?
Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Clinton County, Michigan (66% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 61,964 cattle and 32,394 milk cows. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage are soybeans (71,726 acres), corn (56,418 acres) and wheat (15,194 acres). Its farms sold $377 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 8th of 81 counties in Michigan.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $377 million348th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 1,107231,991 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 34% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 5525 published, 26 withheld, 4 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Clinton County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Clinton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 32,394 milk cows | 2 | 52* | 7% | head on farms |
| Cattle | 61,964 cattle | 3 | 333* | 6% | head on farms |
| Sweet corn | 217 acres | 8* | 175* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Soybeans | 3.4 million bushels | 13 | 479* | 3% | production |
| Wheat | 1.1 million bushels | 10 | 352 | 3% | production |
| Corn | 8.6 million bushels | 20 | 524 | 2% | production |
| Goats | 709 goats | 15 | 905* | 2% | head on farms |
| Oats | 40,682 bushels | 19* | 325* | 2% | production |
| Pumpkins | 101 acres | 9 | 149* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Hay | 25,682 tons | 20 | 1,243* | 2% | production |
| Sheep | 1,460 sheep | 18* | 615* | 2% | head on farms |
| Garlic | 2 acres | 20* | 306* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Hogs | 17,263 hogs | 16* | 456* | 1% | head on farms |
| Blackberries | 1 acre | 11* | 418* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Honey | 35,233 pounds | 25* | 382* | under 1% | production |
Show all 25 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of MI | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple syrup | 989 gallons | 33* | 196* | under 1% | production |
| Tomatoes | 9 acres | 22* | 481* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Chile peppers | 1 acre | 26* | 544* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Dry beans | 471,200 pounds | 17* | 157* | under 1% | production |
| Lettuce | 1 acre | 24* | 543* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Bell peppers | 1 acre | 34* | 774* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Eggs | 6,584 laying hens | 12* | 533* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Squash | 2 acres | 42* | 751* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Turkeys | 423 turkeys | 11* | 256* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Cucumbers | 1 acre | 32* | 834* | under 1% | acres harvested |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: sugar beets, canola, peppermint, spearmint, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, green peas, Brussels sprouts, spinach, kale, collard greens, asparagus, watermelon, cantaloupe, apples, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, sweet cherries, tart cherries, pears, walnuts and chickens.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): broccoli, cauliflower, green beans and cabbage.
What livestock does Clinton County raise?
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 |
| Lenawee County | $342 million |
| Kalamazoo County | $340 million |
| St. Joseph County | $340 million |
| Tuscola County | $328 million |
| Hillsdale County | $321 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.