Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Kalamazoo County, Michigan grow?
Of the crops tracked here, Kalamazoo County's biggest by acreage are corn (48,036 acres), soybeans (34,370 acres) and hay (11,710 acres). Its farms sold $340 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 10th of 81 counties in Michigan.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $340 million411th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 607145,225 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 72% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 5436 published, 17 withheld, 1 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Kalamazoo County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Kalamazoo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hogs | 108,243 hogs | 4 | 168* | 9% | head on farms |
| Green beans | 580 acres | 4* | 63* | 5% | acres harvested |
| Garlic | 4 acres | 8* | 169* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Oats | 50,733 bushels | 12 | 271* | 3% | production |
| Corn | 8.8 million bushels | 17 | 514 | 3% | production |
| Hay | 36,131 tons | 11 | 900* | 3% | production |
| Goats | 725 goats | 12 | 879* | 2% | head on farms |
| Sheep | 1,968 sheep | 11* | 437* | 2% | head on farms |
| Milk | 8,565 milk cows | 16* | 218* | 2% | head on farms |
| Soybeans | 1.8 million bushels | 26 | 715* | 2% | production |
| Cattle | 14,030 cattle | 21 | 1,557* | 1% | head on farms |
| Collard greens | 1 acre | 3* | 211* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Kale | 1 acre | 11* | 304* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Blackberries | 1 acre | 11* | 418* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Cauliflower | 1 acre | 7* | 191* | under 1% | acres harvested |
Show all 36 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of MI | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | 36 acres | 26* | 347* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Chile peppers | 4 acres | 8* | 207* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Hops | 5,170 pounds | 11* | 26* | under 1% | production |
| Wheat | 176,385 bushels | 38 | 1,004* | under 1% | production |
| Spinach | 1 acre | 7* | 211* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Peaches | 7 acres | 16* | 265* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Tart cherries | 65 acres | 12* | 18* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Apples | 85 acres | 26* | 201* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Watermelon | 2 acres | 20* | 686* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Asparagus | 20 acres | 9* | 29* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Bell peppers | 3 acres | 24* | 402* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Sweet corn | 10 acres | 40* | 711* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Maple syrup | 224 gallons | 52* | 283* | under 1% | production |
| Squash | 7 acres | 23* | 424* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Sweet cherries | 6 acres | 13* | 92* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Lettuce | 1 acre | 24* | 543* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Carrots | 1 acre | 16* | 340* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Eggs | 2,622 laying hens | 35* | 981* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Cucumbers | 1 acre | 32* | 834* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Potatoes | 1 acre | 33* | 889* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Turkeys | 34 turkeys | 44* | 1,210* | under 1% | head on farms |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: barley, canola, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, onions, broccoli, celery, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupe, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pears, chickens and honey.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): honeydew.
What livestock does Kalamazoo 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 |
| Clinton County | $377 million |
| Lenawee County | $342 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.