Montcalm County, Michigan · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Montcalm County, Michigan grow?
Of the crops tracked here, Montcalm County's biggest by acreage are corn (62,851 acres), soybeans (38,797 acres) and wheat (17,486 acres). Its farms sold $307 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 14th of 81 counties in Michigan.
Among US counties with published figures, it ranks near the top for potatoes (16th of 1,130 counties) and green peas (18th of 455 counties).
- Farm sales, 2022
- $307 million479th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 818232,558 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 67% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 5638 published, 16 withheld, 2 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Montcalm County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Montcalm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green peas | 1,704 acres | 1* | 18* | 41% | acres harvested |
| Potatoes | 15,603 acres | 1* | 16* | 31% | acres harvested |
| Hazelnuts | 3 acres | 1* | 24* | 20% | bearing acres |
| Celery | 300 acres | 3* | 12* | 15% | acres harvested |
| Walnuts | 3 acres | 1* | 50* | 15% | bearing acres |
| Onions | 301 acres | 3* | 40* | 11% | acres harvested |
| Honey | 289,586 pounds | 7* | 105* | 5% | production |
| Hops | 44,550 pounds | 2* | 6* | 4% | production |
| Barley | 15,724 bushels | 7* | 316* | 4% | production |
| Dry beans | 18.3 million pounds | 5 | 37* | 4% | production |
| Wheat | 1.2 million bushels | 8 | 337 | 3% | production |
| Sweet corn | 196 acres | 10* | 187* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Corn | 10.6 million bushels | 12 | 456 | 3% | production |
| Brussels sprouts | 1 acre | 5* | 97* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Milk | 10,989 milk cows | 13 | 185* | 3% | head on farms |
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| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of MI | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hogs | 31,783 hogs | 12* | 370* | 3% | head on farms |
| Blackberries | 3 acres | 5* | 268* | 2% | bearing acres |
| Garlic | 3 acres | 14* | 222* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Cantaloupe | 4 acres | 10* | 307* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Hay | 29,680 tons | 14 | 1,105* | 2% | production |
| Cattle | 21,893 cattle | 16 | 1,171* | 2% | head on farms |
| Sheep | 1,607 sheep | 14* | 554* | 2% | head on farms |
| Soybeans | 1.9 million bushels | 25 | 698* | 2% | production |
| Apples | 711 acres | 14 | 45* | 2% | bearing acres |
| Goats | 528 goats | 24 | 1,210* | 2% | head on farms |
| Oats | 29,273 bushels | 23* | 395* | 2% | production |
| Kale | 1 acre | 11* | 304* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Sugar beets | 17,702 tons | 12* | 80* | under 1% | production |
| Chile peppers | 2 acres | 19* | 349* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Maple syrup | 536 gallons | 43* | 240* | under 1% | production |
| Tomatoes | 7 acres | 24* | 562* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Watermelon | 1 acre | 26* | 824* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Asparagus | 7 acres | 17* | 77* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Bell peppers | 1 acre | 34* | 774* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Eggs | 7,769 laying hens | 9* | 490* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Squash | 2 acres | 42* | 751* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Chickens | 1,192 broiler chickens | 37* | 875* | under 1% | head sold |
| Turkeys | 67 turkeys | 39* | 851* | under 1% | head on farms |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: sunflowers, lettuce, carrots, green beans, pumpkins, cucumbers, cabbage, spinach, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, sweet cherries, tart cherries, peaches, pears and plums.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): broccoli and grapes.
What livestock does Montcalm County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogs | 31,783 | 12* | head on farms |
| Cattle | 21,893 | 16 | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 10,989 | 13 | head on farms |
| Laying hens | 7,769 | 9* | head on farms |
| Sheep | 1,607 | 14* | head on farms |
| Broiler chickens | 1,192 | 37* | head sold |
| Goats | 528 | 24 | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 67 | 39* | 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.