Newaygo County, Michigan · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Newaygo County, Michigan grow?
Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Newaygo County, Michigan (59% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 34,607 cattle and 14,159 milk cows. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage are corn (19,478 acres), hay (17,378 acres) and soybeans (9,156 acres). Its farms sold $191 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 24th of 81 counties in Michigan.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $191 million866th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 795115,914 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 41% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 5137 published, 13 withheld, 1 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Newaygo County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Newaygo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrots | 193 acres | 3* | 23* | 8% | acres harvested |
| Squash | 532 acres | 4* | 25* | 7% | acres harvested |
| Apples | 2,225 acres | 5 | 23* | 6% | bearing acres |
| Goats | 1,198 goats | 2 | 456* | 4% | head on farms |
| Milk | 14,159 milk cows | 10 | 152* | 3% | head on farms |
| Cattle | 34,607 cattle | 11 | 774* | 3% | head on farms |
| Brussels sprouts | 1 acre | 5* | 97* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Honey | 145,126 pounds | 12* | 156* | 2% | production |
| Oats | 42,055 bushels | 16 | 316* | 2% | production |
| Hay | 29,938 tons | 13 | 1,098* | 2% | production |
| Strawberries | 14 acres | 12* | 118* | 2% | bearing acres |
| Pumpkins | 88 acres | 13 | 176* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Wheat | 332,592 bushels | 24 | 738* | under 1% | production |
| Corn | 3.1 million bushels | 35 | 901* | under 1% | production |
| Peaches | 20 acres | 12* | 178* | under 1% | bearing acres |
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| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of MI | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep | 680 sheep | 35* | 1,215* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Cauliflower | 1 acre | 7* | 191* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Garlic | 1 acre | 26* | 425* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Sweet corn | 46 acres | 21* | 386* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Tart cherries | 188 acres | 11* | 16* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Raspberries | 2 acres | 21* | 223* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Chile peppers | 4 acres | 8* | 207* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cantaloupe | 1 acre | 22* | 531* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Soybeans | 445,890 bushels | 37 | 1,133* | under 1% | production |
| Maple syrup | 745 gallons | 39* | 220* | under 1% | production |
| Tomatoes | 11 acres | 19* | 415* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Broccoli | 1 acre | 18* | 334* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Pears | 1 acre | 12* | 342* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Watermelon | 1 acre | 26* | 824* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Hogs | 974 hogs | 28* | 707* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Cabbage | 3 acres | 16* | 229* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Lettuce | 1 acre | 24* | 543* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Bell peppers | 1 acre | 34* | 774* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Blueberries | 9 acres | 12* | 321* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Eggs | 4,866 laying hens | 21* | 638* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 258 turkeys | 19* | 347* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Chickens | 1,554 broiler chickens | 31* | 802* | under 1% | head sold |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: barley, dry beans, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, celery, green beans, cucumbers, asparagus, blackberries, sweet cherries, plums and apricots.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): kale.
What livestock does Newaygo County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | 34,607 | 11 | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 14,159 | 10 | head on farms |
| Laying hens | 4,866 | 21* | head on farms |
| Broiler chickens | 1,554 | 31* | head sold |
| Goats | 1,198 | 2 | head on farms |
| Hogs | 974 | 28* | head on farms |
| Sheep | 680 | 35* | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 258 | 19* | 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.