Kalkaska County, Michigan · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Kalkaska County, Michigan grow?
Of the crops tracked here, Kalkaska County's biggest by acreage are hay (2,841 acres), potatoes (1,475 acres) and wheat (908 acres). Its farms sold $16.6 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 59th of 81 counties in Michigan.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $16.6 million2554th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 18125,005 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 87% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 4531 published, 13 withheld, 1 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Kalkaska County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Kalkaska 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | 1,475 acres | 3* | 60* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Maple syrup | 5,379 gallons | 9* | 91* | 3% | production |
| Strawberries | 7 acres | 15* | 186* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Kale | 1 acre | 11* | 304* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Goats | 253 goats | 44 | 1,938* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Garlic | 1 acre | 26* | 425* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Plums | 2 acres | 6* | 127* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Pears | 3 acres | 8* | 224* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Broccoli | 1 acre | 18* | 334* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Hay | 3,372 tons | 76 | 2,674* | under 1% | production |
| Cabbage | 7 acres | 9* | 135* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Wheat | 57,966 bushels | 49* | 1,418* | under 1% | production |
| Chile peppers | 1 acre | 26* | 544* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Lettuce | 2 acres | 15* | 366* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Peaches | 2 acres | 23* | 381* | under 1% | bearing acres |
Show all 31 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of MI | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | 937 cattle | 74 | 2,836* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Carrots | 2 acres | 11* | 225* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Tomatoes | 3 acres | 36* | 960* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Celery | 1 acre | 5* | 64* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Squash | 3 acres | 35* | 638* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Sheep | 32 sheep | 73* | 2,567* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Onions | 1 acre | 26* | 440* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Honey | 2,222 pounds | 57* | 1,591* | under 1% | production |
| Sweet cherries | 2 acres | 14* | 122* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Corn | 46,286 bushels | 67* | 2,026* | under 1% | production |
| Hogs | 158 hogs | 49* | 1,402* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Asparagus | 1 acre | 28* | 275* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Eggs | 1,201 laying hens | 55* | 1,570* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 128 turkeys | 30* | 557* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Chickens | 812 broiler chickens | 47* | 976* | under 1% | head sold |
| Cucumbers | 1 acre | 32* | 834* | under 1% | acres harvested |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: soybeans, oats, green beans, green peas, pumpkins, bell peppers, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupe, apples, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and milk.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): walnuts.
What livestock does Kalkaska County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laying hens | 1,201 | 55* | head on farms |
| Cattle | 937 | 74 | head on farms |
| Broiler chickens | 812 | 47* | head sold |
| Goats | 253 | 44 | head on farms |
| Hogs | 158 | 49* | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 128 | 30* | head on farms |
| Sheep | 32 | 73* | 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.