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Washtenaw County, Michigan · 2022 Census of Agriculture

What does Washtenaw County, Michigan grow?

Of the crops tracked here, Washtenaw County's biggest by acreage are soybeans (56,996 acres), corn (36,687 acres) and hay (17,212 acres). Its farms sold $141 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 31st of 81 counties in Michigan.

Farm sales, 2022
$141 million1115th of 3,050 US counties
Farms
1,255177,064 acres of farmland
Crops vs. livestock
70% cropsshare of farm sales
Items reported
5849 published, 8 withheld, 1 under half a unit
Value of crops and livestock sold by county, 2022 Census of Agriculture
Under $1.6M$1.6M to $6.5M$6.5M to $25M$25M to $82M$82M to $250M$250M+
Withheld to protect individual farms
Washtenaw County
$141 million
1% of Michigan farm sales. No. 31 of 81 counties with published figures.

Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.

What does Washtenaw County grow the most of?

Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.

  1. 1Soybeans21st in Michigan56,996 acres
  2. 2Corn27th in Michigan36,687 acres
  3. 3Hay3rd in Michigan17,212 acres
  4. 4Wheat16th in Michigan9,952 acres
  5. 5Pumpkins7th in Michigan160 acres
  6. 6Oats50th in Michigan*145 acres
  7. 7Sweet corn12th in Michigan*101 acres
  8. 8Potatoes6th in Michigan*72 acres
  9. 9Apples30th in Michigan*70 acres
  10. 10Strawberries2nd in Michigan*50 acres

How does Washtenaw 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.

Washtenaw County rankings, 2022 Census of Agriculture, top 15 by share of MI
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of MIMeasure
Sheep7,931 sheep1100*9%head on farms
Kale9 acres1*61*8%acres harvested
Strawberries50 acres2*33*7%bearing acres
Garlic7 acres383*6%acres harvested
Sweet potatoes2 acres3*154*5%acres harvested
Honeydew1 acre2*69*5%acres harvested
Goats1,030 goats5564*3%head on farms
Pumpkins160 acres799*3%acres harvested
Hay46,682 tons3656*3%production
Brussels sprouts1 acre5*97*3%acres harvested
Raspberries8 acres7*82*3%bearing acres
Collard greens2 acres1*151*2%acres harvested
Cantaloupe4 acres10*307*2%acres harvested
Soybeans2.4 million bushels21632*2%production
Wheat739,969 bushels16451*2%production
Show all 49 items
Washtenaw County rankings, items 16 to 49
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of MIMeasure
Blackberries2 acres9*340*2%bearing acres
Corn5.7 million bushels276652%production
Sweet corn101 acres12*267*2%acres harvested
Broccoli5 acres5*128*1%acres harvested
Cattle14,023 cattle221,558*1%head on farms
Chile peppers8 acres6*109*1%acres harvested
Barley4,066 bushels14*408*1%production
Milk4,144 milk cows28*339*under 1%head on farms
Honey54,180 pounds22*283*under 1%production
Spinach2 acres1*130*under 1%acres harvested
Maple syrup1,690 gallons26*155*under 1%production
Cauliflower1 acre7*191*under 1%acres harvested
Green peas32 acres3*75*under 1%acres harvested
Watermelon6 acres6*440*under 1%acres harvested
Tomatoes23 acres8*207*under 1%acres harvested
Pears3 acres8*224*under 1%bearing acres
Hogs5,668 hogs22*550*under 1%head on farms
Onions12 acres6*72*under 1%acres harvested
Bell peppers8 acres13*212*under 1%acres harvested
Oats7,178 bushels50*726*under 1%production
Squash26 acres13*189*under 1%acres harvested
Asparagus33 acres6*18*under 1%acres harvested
Green beans30 acres9*132*under 1%acres harvested
Hops2,640 pounds13*39*under 1%production
Peaches4 acres18*312*under 1%bearing acres
Apples70 acres30*232*under 1%bearing acres
Potatoes72 acres6*112*under 1%acres harvested
Cabbage4 acres11*189*under 1%acres harvested
Chickens10,641 broiler chickens6*556*under 1%head sold
Carrots2 acres11*225*under 1%acres harvested
Eggs11,433 laying hens6*424*under 1%head on farms
Turkeys660 turkeys6*199*under 1%head on farms
Cucumbers9 acres12*219*under 1%acres harvested
Grapes2 acres19*651*under 1%bearing acres

Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: sunflowers, popcorn, lettuce, blueberries, tart cherries, plums, kiwifruit and hazelnuts.

Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): celery.

What livestock does Washtenaw County raise?

Washtenaw County livestock and poultry, 2022 Census of Agriculture
AnimalHeadState rankMeasure
Cattle14,02322head on farms
Laying hens11,4336*head on farms
Broiler chickens10,6416*head sold
Sheep7,9311head on farms
Hogs5,66822*head on farms
Milk cows4,14428*head on farms
Goats1,0305head on farms
Turkeys6606*head on farms

Other farm counties in Michigan

Top Michigan counties by farm sales, 2022
CountyFarm 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

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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.