Wayne County, Michigan · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Wayne County, Michigan grow?
Of the crops tracked here, Wayne County's biggest by acreage are soybeans (2,023 acres), corn (854 acres) and hay (617 acres). Its farms sold $40.8 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 49th of 81 counties in Michigan.
- Farm sales, 2022
- $40.8 million2081st of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 30910,392 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 95% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 4837 published, 10 withheld, 1 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Wayne County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Wayne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet corn | 463 acres | 2* | 103* | 7% | acres harvested |
| Brussels sprouts | 1 acre | 5* | 97* | 3% | acres harvested |
| Raspberries | 6 acres | 9* | 109* | 2% | bearing acres |
| Kale | 2 acres | 4* | 197* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Pumpkins | 89 acres | 12 | 174* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Cantaloupe | 3 acres | 15* | 348* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Cauliflower | 2 acres | 4* | 132* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Garlic | 2 acres | 20* | 306* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Tomatoes | 50 acres | 3* | 104* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Honey | 75,017 pounds | 19* | 230* | 1% | production |
| Collard greens | 1 acre | 3* | 211* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Watermelon | 9 acres | 3* | 365* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Spinach | 2 acres | 1* | 130* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Goats | 219 goats | 47 | 2,055* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Bell peppers | 12 acres | 7* | 154* | under 1% | acres harvested |
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| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of MI | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chile peppers | 4 acres | 8* | 207* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Broccoli | 2 acres | 12* | 242* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Sheep | 400 sheep | 55* | 1,654* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Squash | 18 acres | 16* | 239* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Lettuce | 3 acres | 10* | 281* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Apples | 78 acres | 27* | 211* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Carrots | 2 acres | 11* | 225* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Hay | 955 tons | 81 | 2,886* | under 1% | production |
| Soybeans | 68,773 bushels | 50* | 1,551* | under 1% | production |
| Grapes | 7 acres | 16* | 499* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Celery | 1 acre | 5* | 64* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Wheat | 17,442 bushels | 55* | 1,713* | under 1% | production |
| Onions | 1 acre | 26* | 440* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Hogs | 327 hogs | 36* | 1,042* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Tart cherries | 7 acres | 14* | 29* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Cattle | 251 cattle | 79 | 2,955* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Blueberries | 4 acres | 18* | 457* | under 1% | bearing acres |
| Corn | 67,718 bushels | 64* | 1,956* | under 1% | production |
| Chickens | 2,345 broiler chickens | 24* | 723* | under 1% | head sold |
| Potatoes | 5 acres | 19* | 481* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Eggs | 1,266 laying hens | 53* | 1,538* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Milk | 6 milk cows | 57* | 1,399* | under 1% | head on farms |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: green beans, green peas, cucumbers, cabbage, asparagus, blackberries, sweet cherries, pears, plums and turkeys.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): strawberries.
What livestock does Wayne County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broiler chickens | 2,345 | 24* | head sold |
| Laying hens | 1,266 | 53* | head on farms |
| Sheep | 400 | 55* | head on farms |
| Hogs | 327 | 36* | head on farms |
| Cattle | 251 | 79 | head on farms |
| Goats | 219 | 47 | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 6 | 57* | 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.