St. Joseph County, Michigan · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does St. Joseph County, Michigan grow?
Of the crops tracked here, St. Joseph County's biggest by acreage are corn (101,202 acres), soybeans (63,188 acres) and potatoes (10,721 acres). Its farms sold $340 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 11th of 81 counties in Michigan.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $340 million412th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 763238,547 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 70% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 4930 published, 18 withheld, 1 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does St. Joseph County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does St. Joseph 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickens | 5.7 million broiler chickens | 1 | 323* | 45% | head sold |
| Potatoes | 10,721 acres | 2* | 21* | 21% | acres harvested |
| Green beans | 2,027 acres | 2* | 19* | 18% | acres harvested |
| Corn | 18 million bushels | 1 | 237 | 5% | production |
| Soybeans | 3.4 million bushels | 12 | 473* | 3% | production |
| Brussels sprouts | 1 acre | 5* | 97* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Sheep | 2,209 sheep | 10* | 393* | 3% | head on farms |
| Sunflowers | 35,000 pounds | 2* | 185* | 3% | production |
| Hogs | 26,328 hogs | 13* | 396* | 2% | head on farms |
| Hay | 22,547 tons | 25 | 1,367* | 2% | production |
| Goats | 434 goats | 30 | 1,435* | 1% | head on farms |
| Cantaloupe | 2 acres | 20* | 418* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Milk | 4,968 milk cows | 24* | 304* | 1% | head on farms |
| Cattle | 11,771 cattle | 28 | 1,718* | 1% | head on farms |
| Wheat | 308,392 bushels | 26 | 776* | under 1% | production |
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| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of MI | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower | 1 acre | 7* | 191* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Maple syrup | 848 gallons | 38* | 212* | under 1% | production |
| Sweet corn | 21 acres | 32* | 537* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Oats | 6,149 bushels | 53* | 745* | under 1% | production |
| Eggs | 49,771 laying hens | 2* | 325* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Honey | 17,253 pounds | 36* | 569* | under 1% | production |
| Broccoli | 1 acre | 18* | 334* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Chile peppers | 1 acre | 26* | 544* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Squash | 9 acres | 20* | 367* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Bell peppers | 2 acres | 29* | 523* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Onions | 2 acres | 15* | 304* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Tomatoes | 3 acres | 36* | 960* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cabbage | 2 acres | 18* | 306* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Carrots | 1 acre | 16* | 340* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Turkeys | 146 turkeys | 27* | 514* | under 1% | head on farms |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: sorghum, barley, peppermint, lettuce, green peas, pumpkins, cucumbers, spinach, kale, asparagus, watermelon, apples, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, pears and plums.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): sweet potatoes.
What livestock does St. Joseph County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broiler chickens | 5,683,580 | 1 | head sold |
| Laying hens | 49,771 | 2* | head on farms |
| Hogs | 26,328 | 13* | head on farms |
| Cattle | 11,771 | 28 | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 4,968 | 24* | head on farms |
| Sheep | 2,209 | 10* | head on farms |
| Goats | 434 | 30 | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 146 | 27* | 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 |
| 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.