Grown Where

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 2022 Census of Agriculture

What does Douglas County, Wisconsin grow?

Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Douglas County, Wisconsin (54% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 6,184 cattle. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage is hay (18,872 acres). Its farms sold $12.3 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 66th of 69 counties in Wisconsin.

Farm sales, 2022
$12.3 million2650th of 3,050 US counties
Farms
21367,866 acres of farmland
Crops vs. livestock
46% cropsshare of farm sales
Items reported
4214 published, 26 withheld, 2 under half a unit
Value of crops and livestock sold by county, 2022 Census of Agriculture
Under $1.3M$1.3M to $5.2M$5.2M to $20M$20M to $66M$66M to $200M$200M+
Withheld to protect individual farms
Douglas County
$12.3 million
under 1% of Wisconsin farm sales. No. 66 of 69 counties with published figures.

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

What does Douglas County grow the most of?

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

  1. 1Hay46th in Wisconsin18,872 acres
  2. 2Sweet corn49th in Wisconsin*2 acres
  3. 3Grapes27th in Wisconsin*2 acres
  4. 4Tart cherries4th in Wisconsin*1 acre

How does Douglas County rank?

Each item's rank among counties in Wisconsin 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.

Douglas County rankings, 2022 Census of Agriculture
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of WIMeasure
Hay28,149 tons461,170*under 1%production
Grapes2 acres27*651*under 1%bearing acres
Sheep135 sheep60*2,254*under 1%head on farms
Cattle6,184 cattle622,178*under 1%head on farms
Goats106 goats59*2,474*under 1%head on farms
Tart cherries1 acre4*71*under 1%bearing acres
Hogs164 hogs51*1,380*under 1%head on farms
Maple syrup179 gallons42*299*under 1%production
Honey1,100 pounds56*1,896*under 1%production
Milk340 milk cows64*767*under 1%head on farms
Eggs1,144 laying hens55*1,605*under 1%head on farms
Sweet corn2 acres49*1,099*under 1%acres harvested
Turkeys70 turkeys28*824*under 1%head on farms
Chickens208 broiler chickens57*1,330*under 1%head sold

Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: corn, soybeans, oats, potatoes, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, green peas, pumpkins, squash, cucumbers, bell peppers, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, spinach, kale, garlic, asparagus, watermelon, cantaloupe, apples and blueberries.

Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): chile peppers and plums.

What livestock does Douglas County raise?

Douglas County livestock and poultry, 2022 Census of Agriculture
AnimalHeadState rankMeasure
Cattle6,18462head on farms
Laying hens1,14455*head on farms
Milk cows34064*head on farms
Broiler chickens20857*head sold
Hogs16451*head on farms
Sheep13560*head on farms
Goats10659*head on farms
Turkeys7028*head on farms

Other farm counties in Wisconsin

Top Wisconsin counties by farm sales, 2022
CountyFarm sales
Grant County$656 million
Dane County$653 million
Fond du Lac County$612 million
Marathon County$579 million
Clark County$568 million
Dodge County$499 million
Jefferson County$469 million
Kewaunee County$467 million
Manitowoc County$467 million
Brown County$455 million
Lafayette County$447 million
Shawano County$433 million

What does Wisconsin grow? State overview and county map →

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.