Missaukee County, Michigan · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Missaukee County, Michigan grow?
Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Missaukee County, Michigan (79% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 58,609 cattle and 28,010 milk cows. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage are hay (14,525 acres) and corn (10,928 acres). Its farms sold $290 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 15th of 81 counties in Michigan.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $290 million532nd of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 344118,133 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 21% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 3725 published, 9 withheld, 3 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Missaukee County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Missaukee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 28,010 milk cows | 4 | 68* | 6% | head on farms |
| Cattle | 58,609 cattle | 5 | 373* | 5% | head on farms |
| Kale | 2 acres | 4* | 197* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Hay | 25,635 tons | 21 | 1,246* | 2% | production |
| Goats | 362 goats | 35 | 1,611* | 1% | head on farms |
| Sheep | 901 sheep | 30* | 1,015* | 1% | head on farms |
| Corn | 1.8 million bushels | 41 | 1,081* | under 1% | production |
| Chile peppers | 2 acres | 19* | 349* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Lettuce | 4 acres | 6* | 224* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Broccoli | 1 acre | 18* | 334* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Tomatoes | 4 acres | 32* | 828* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Onions | 2 acres | 15* | 304* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Apples | 23 acres | 36* | 400* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Bell peppers | 1 acre | 34* | 774* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Asparagus | 5 acres | 18* | 106* | under 1% | acres harvested |
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| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of MI | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrots | 1 acre | 16* | 340* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Grapes | 4 acres | 18* | 584* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Eggs | 5,541 laying hens | 17* | 587* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Chickens | 3,200 broiler chickens | 20* | 679* | under 1% | head sold |
| Cabbage | 1 acre | 21* | 416* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Turkeys | 454 turkeys | 10* | 244* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Pumpkins | 1 acre | 58* | 1,027* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Squash | 1 acre | 47* | 916* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Hogs | 34 hogs | 71* | 2,095* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Honey | 100 pounds | 69* | 2,247* | under 1% | production |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: soybeans, wheat, barley, oats, dry beans, potatoes, green beans, blueberries and maple syrup.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): cauliflower, cucumbers and spinach.
What livestock does Missaukee County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | 58,609 | 5 | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 28,010 | 4 | head on farms |
| Laying hens | 5,541 | 17* | head on farms |
| Broiler chickens | 3,200 | 20* | head sold |
| Sheep | 901 | 30* | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 454 | 10* | head on farms |
| Goats | 362 | 35 | head on farms |
| Hogs | 34 | 71* | 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.