Jackson County, Michigan · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Jackson County, Michigan grow?
Of the crops tracked here, Jackson County's biggest by acreage are corn (57,318 acres), soybeans (44,593 acres) and hay (11,415 acres). Its farms sold $123 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 33rd of 81 counties in Michigan.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $123 million1229th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 896177,091 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 76% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 5340 published, 12 withheld, 1 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Jackson County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Jackson 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 | 6,089 sheep | 2 | 125* | 7% | head on farms |
| Garlic | 5 acres | 6* | 128* | 4% | acres harvested |
| Cantaloupe | 6 acres | 7* | 249* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Goats | 1,014 goats | 6 | 580* | 3% | head on farms |
| Corn | 9 million bushels | 16 | 507 | 3% | production |
| Sweet potatoes | 1 acre | 4* | 215* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Soybeans | 1.9 million bushels | 24 | 695* | 2% | production |
| Sweet corn | 111 acres | 11* | 248* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Hay | 21,910 tons | 27 | 1,403* | 2% | production |
| Wheat | 410,210 bushels | 21 | 648* | 1% | production |
| Cattle | 11,819 cattle | 27 | 1,712* | 1% | head on farms |
| Pumpkins | 50 acres | 21* | 269* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Kale | 1 acre | 11* | 304* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Milk | 3,342 milk cows | 29* | 369* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Bell peppers | 12 acres | 7* | 154* | under 1% | acres harvested |
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| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of MI | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oats | 10,715 bushels | 47* | 650* | under 1% | production |
| Tomatoes | 19 acres | 13* | 245* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Spinach | 1 acre | 7* | 211* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Honey | 21,523 pounds | 31* | 501* | under 1% | production |
| Chile peppers | 2 acres | 19* | 349* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cabbage | 12 acres | 6* | 89* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Broccoli | 1 acre | 18* | 334* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Squash | 14 acres | 17* | 274* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Onions | 4 acres | 10* | 181* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Asparagus | 12 acres | 12* | 48* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Grapes | 12 acres | 15* | 414* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Carrots | 2 acres | 11* | 225* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Green beans | 9 acres | 13* | 259* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Maple syrup | 142 gallons | 55* | 310* | under 1% | production |
| Hogs | 853 hogs | 30* | 728* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Chickens | 8,366 broiler chickens | 7* | 571* | under 1% | head sold |
| Lettuce | 1 acre | 24* | 543* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Eggs | 8,668 laying hens | 7* | 471* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Apples | 19 acres | 37* | 431* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Blueberries | 9 acres | 12* | 321* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Green peas | 1 acre | 8* | 286* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Tart cherries | 5 acres | 16* | 33* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Turkeys | 253 turkeys | 20* | 351* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Cucumbers | 3 acres | 22* | 481* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Potatoes | 4 acres | 20* | 535* | under 1% | acres harvested |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: canola, cauliflower, celery, Brussels sprouts, artichokes, watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, pears and hazelnuts.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): collard greens.
What livestock does Jackson County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | 11,819 | 27 | head on farms |
| Laying hens | 8,668 | 7* | head on farms |
| Broiler chickens | 8,366 | 7* | head sold |
| Sheep | 6,089 | 2 | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 3,342 | 29* | head on farms |
| Goats | 1,014 | 6 | head on farms |
| Hogs | 853 | 30* | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 253 | 20* | 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.