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Dunn County, Wisconsin · 2022 Census of Agriculture

What does Dunn County, Wisconsin grow?

Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Dunn County, Wisconsin (56% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 67,781 cattle and 25,692 milk cows. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage are corn (96,715 acres), soybeans (75,593 acres) and hay (22,836 acres). Its farms sold $381 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 17th of 69 counties in Wisconsin.

Farm sales, 2022
$381 million343rd of 3,050 US counties
Farms
1,209372,774 acres of farmland
Crops vs. livestock
44% cropsshare of farm sales
Items reported
5130 published, 20 withheld, 1 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
Dunn County
$381 million
2% of Wisconsin farm sales. No. 17 of 69 counties with published figures.

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

What does Dunn County grow the most of?

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

  1. 1Corn7th in Wisconsin96,715 acres
  2. 2Soybeans7th in Wisconsin75,593 acres
  3. 3Hay33rd in Wisconsin22,836 acres
  4. 4Oats22nd in Wisconsin*943 acres
  5. 5Wheat53rd in Wisconsin*256 acres
  6. 6Barley13th in Wisconsin*101 acres
  7. 7Sweet corn23rd in Wisconsin*51 acres
  8. 8Tomatoes19th in Wisconsin*6 acres
  9. 9Squash40th in Wisconsin*4 acres
  10. 10Carrots13th in Wisconsin*3 acres

How does Dunn 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.

Dunn County rankings, 2022 Census of Agriculture, top 15 by share of WI
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of WIMeasure
Maple syrup27,058 gallons528*7%production
Soybeans3.4 million bushels7477*3%production
Corn16.1 million bushels72763%production
Sheep1,669 sheep13536*2%head on farms
Cattle67,781 cattle18274*2%head on farms
Milk25,692 milk cows1779*2%head on farms
Hogs6,501 hogs9*541*2%head on farms
Barley4,433 bushels13*405*2%production
Tomatoes6 acres19*635*2%acres harvested
Spinach1 acre13*211*1%acres harvested
Kale2 acres9*197*1%acres harvested
Goats1,496 goats23327*1%head on farms
Hay41,990 tons33764*1%production
Oats60,223 bushels22*234*1%production
Bell peppers2 acres31*523*under 1%acres harvested
Show all 30 items
Dunn County rankings, items 16 to 30
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of WIMeasure
Squash4 acres40*559*under 1%acres harvested
Watermelon1 acre26*824*under 1%acres harvested
Chile peppers1 acre18*544*under 1%acres harvested
Honey11,561 pounds30*737*under 1%production
Eggs22,835 laying hens16*378*under 1%head on farms
Wheat18,644 bushels53*1,694*under 1%production
Sweet corn51 acres23*368*under 1%acres harvested
Carrots3 acres13*164*under 1%acres harvested
Onions1 acre32*440*under 1%acres harvested
Cucumbers2 acres33*615*under 1%acres harvested
Green peas2 acres17*210*under 1%acres harvested
Chickens1,122 broiler chickens39*887*under 1%head sold
Lettuce2 acres22*366*acres harvested
Broccoli1 acre22*334*acres harvested
Garlic1 acre29*425*acres harvested

Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: dry beans, sunflowers, potatoes, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, celery, green beans, pumpkins, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, cantaloupe, apples, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, pears, plums and turkeys.

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

What livestock does Dunn County raise?

Dunn County livestock and poultry, 2022 Census of Agriculture
AnimalHeadState rankMeasure
Cattle67,78118head on farms
Milk cows25,69217head on farms
Laying hens22,83516*head on farms
Hogs6,5019*head on farms
Sheep1,66913head on farms
Goats1,49623head on farms
Broiler chickens1,12239*head sold

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

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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.