Houghton County, Michigan · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Houghton County, Michigan grow?
Of the crops tracked here, Houghton County's biggest by acreage are hay (5,544 acres) and oats (684 acres). Its farms sold $3.4 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 73rd of 81 counties in Michigan.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $3.4 million2919th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 18725,808 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 77% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 5029 published, 16 withheld, 5 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Houghton County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Houghton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorghum | 20,652 bushels | 2* | 404* | 19% | production |
| Strawberries | 36 acres | 4* | 53* | 5% | bearing acres |
| Maple syrup | 8,892 gallons | 7* | 72* | 4% | production |
| Oats | 48,452 bushels | 13 | 283* | 3% | production |
| Sheep | 572 sheep | 40* | 1,352* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Spinach | 1 acre | 7* | 211* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Hay | 6,053 tons | 65 | 2,437* | under 1% | production |
| Goats | 94 goats | 59 | 2,521* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Honey | 12,637 pounds | 41* | 693* | under 1% | production |
| Chile peppers | 1 acre | 26* | 544* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cattle | 1,046 cattle | 71 | 2,819* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Lettuce | 1 acre | 24* | 543* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Sweet corn | 4 acres | 46* | 965* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Blueberries | 11 acres | 10* | 280* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Bell peppers | 1 acre | 34* | 774* | under 1% | acres harvested |
Show all 29 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of MI | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | 2 acres | 42* | 1,159* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Green peas | 1 acre | 8* | 286* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Squash | 1 acre | 47* | 916* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Potatoes | 6 acres | 16* | 436* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Wheat | 3,880 bushels | 59* | 1,860* | under 1% | production |
| Asparagus | 1 acre | 28* | 275* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Green beans | 1 acre | 31* | 844* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Hogs | 98 hogs | 58* | 1,679* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Eggs | 1,105 laying hens | 58* | 1,630* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Soybeans | 5,456 bushels | 59* | 1,828* | under 1% | production |
| Cucumbers | 1 acre | 32* | 834* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Chickens | 308 broiler chickens | 60* | 1,230* | under 1% | head sold |
| Turkeys | 14 turkeys | 50* | 1,541* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Milk | 3 milk cows | 58* | 1,479* | under 1% | head on farms |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: corn, barley, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, pumpkins, Brussels sprouts, watermelon, apples, grapes, raspberries, blackberries, sweet cherries, tart cherries, pears and plums.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): onions, carrots, cabbage, kale and garlic.
What livestock does Houghton County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laying hens | 1,105 | 58* | head on farms |
| Cattle | 1,046 | 71 | head on farms |
| Sheep | 572 | 40* | head on farms |
| Broiler chickens | 308 | 60* | head sold |
| Hogs | 98 | 58* | head on farms |
| Goats | 94 | 59 | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 14 | 50* | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 3 | 58* | 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.