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Ionia County, Michigan · 2022 Census of Agriculture

What does Ionia County, Michigan grow?

Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Ionia County, Michigan (76% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 49,296 hogs and 46,784 cattle. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage are soybeans (67,344 acres), corn (63,164 acres) and wheat (13,730 acres). Its farms sold $612 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 4th of 81 counties in Michigan.

Farm sales, 2022
$612 million130th of 3,050 US counties
Farms
936228,542 acres of farmland
Crops vs. livestock
24% cropsshare of farm sales
Items reported
5236 published, 16 withheld
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
Ionia County
$612 million
5% of Michigan farm sales. No. 4 of 81 counties with published figures.

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

What does Ionia County grow the most of?

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

  1. 1Soybeans10th in Michigan67,344 acres
  2. 2Corn11th in Michigan63,164 acres
  3. 3Wheat12th in Michigan13,730 acres
  4. 4Hay18th in Michigan12,647 acres
  5. 5Dry beans11th in Michigan*1,639 acres
  6. 6Oats20th in Michigan*591 acres
  7. 7Squash8th in Michigan*158 acres
  8. 8Onions4th in Michigan*150 acres
  9. 9Apples23rd in Michigan*139 acres
  10. 10Barley13th in Michigan*109 acres

How does Ionia 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.

Ionia County rankings, 2022 Census of Agriculture, top 15 by share of MI
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of MIMeasure
Onions150 acres4*48*6%acres harvested
Milk23,659 milk cows793*5%head on farms
Cattle46,784 cattle8524*4%head on farms
Hogs49,296 hogs8*300*4%head on farms
Soybeans3.6 million bushels10452*3%production
Corn11.2 million bushels114333%production
Wheat1.1 million bushels123623%production
Brussels sprouts1 acre5*97*3%acres harvested
Squash158 acres8*65*2%acres harvested
Hay28,181 tons181,168*2%production
Oats36,216 bushels20*350*2%production
Goats557 goats221,143*2%head on farms
Sheep1,511 sheep15*593*2%head on farms
Raspberries5 acres11*130*2%bearing acres
Garlic2 acres20*306*2%acres harvested
Show all 36 items
Ionia County rankings, items 16 to 36
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of MIMeasure
Barley4,383 bushels13*406*1%production
Cauliflower1 acre7*191*under 1%acres harvested
Dry beans3.6 million pounds11*94*under 1%production
Plums2 acres6*127*under 1%bearing acres
Maple syrup1,274 gallons28*173*under 1%production
Pumpkins27 acres29*422*under 1%acres harvested
Apples139 acres23*142*under 1%bearing acres
Chile peppers2 acres19*349*under 1%acres harvested
Broccoli1 acre18*334*under 1%acres harvested
Watermelon2 acres20*686*under 1%acres harvested
Tart cherries46 acres13*19*under 1%bearing acres
Pears1 acre12*342*under 1%bearing acres
Tomatoes4 acres32*828*under 1%acres harvested
Lettuce1 acre24*543*under 1%acres harvested
Bell peppers1 acre34*774*under 1%acres harvested
Honey2,993 pounds51*1,449*under 1%production
Cabbage2 acres18*306*under 1%acres harvested
Carrots1 acre16*340*under 1%acres harvested
Chickens1,502 broiler chickens32*812*under 1%head sold
Green beans1 acre31*844*under 1%acres harvested
Turkeys97 turkeys34*679*under 1%head on farms

Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: sugar beets, potatoes, sweet potatoes, sweet corn, green peas, cucumbers, asparagus, cantaloupe, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, sweet cherries, peaches, apricots and eggs.

What livestock does Ionia County raise?

Ionia County livestock and poultry, 2022 Census of Agriculture
AnimalHeadState rankMeasure
Hogs49,2968*head on farms
Cattle46,7848head on farms
Milk cows23,6597head on farms
Sheep1,51115*head on farms
Broiler chickens1,50232*head sold
Goats55722head on farms
Turkeys9734*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
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
Hillsdale County$321 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.