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Iowa County, Wisconsin · 2022 Census of Agriculture

What does Iowa County, Wisconsin grow?

Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Iowa County, Wisconsin (55% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 93,830 cattle and 65,637 laying hens. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage are corn (71,969 acres), soybeans (44,580 acres) and hay (32,625 acres). Its farms sold $319 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 22nd of 69 counties in Wisconsin.

Farm sales, 2022
$319 million458th of 3,050 US counties
Farms
1,534374,179 acres of farmland
Crops vs. livestock
45% cropsshare of farm sales
Items reported
5335 published, 15 withheld, 3 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
Iowa County
$319 million
2% of Wisconsin farm sales. No. 22 of 69 counties with published figures.

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

What does Iowa County grow the most of?

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

  1. 1Corn10th in Wisconsin71,969 acres
  2. 2Soybeans14th in Wisconsin44,580 acres
  3. 3Hay2nd in Wisconsin32,625 acres
  4. 4Wheat33rd in Wisconsin1,707 acres
  5. 5Oats19th in Wisconsin*1,065 acres
  6. 6Apples12th in Wisconsin*75 acres
  7. 7Pumpkins35th in Wisconsin*23 acres
  8. 8Grapes9th in Wisconsin*23 acres
  9. 9Hazelnuts1st in Wisconsin*15 acres
  10. 10Squash23rd in Wisconsin*10 acres

How does Iowa 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.

Iowa County rankings, 2022 Census of Agriculture, top 15 by share of WI
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of WIMeasure
Hazelnuts15 acres1*11*17%bearing acres
Raspberries7 acres3*97*4%bearing acres
Hay111,486 tons2131*4%production
Sheep2,267 sheep8381*3%head on farms
Cattle93,830 cattle11141*3%head on farms
Corn14 million bushels103443%production
Soybeans2.7 million bushels14583*2%production
Grapes23 acres9*323*2%bearing acres
Collard greens1 acre2*211*2%acres harvested
Goats2,190 goats12174*2%head on farms
Asparagus5 acres11*106*2%acres harvested
Honey47,635 pounds12*312*2%production
Apples75 acres12*222*2%bearing acres
Oats71,673 bushels19*198*2%production
Spinach1 acre13*211*1%acres harvested
Show all 35 items
Iowa County rankings, items 16 to 35
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of WIMeasure
Milk17,779 milk cows27122*1%head on farms
Squash10 acres23*345*1%acres harvested
Eggs65,637 laying hens9*298*1%head on farms
Hogs3,129 hogs14*589*under 1%head on farms
Wheat155,384 bushels331,049*under 1%production
Pumpkins23 acres35*464*under 1%acres harvested
Kale1 acre16*304*under 1%acres harvested
Chile peppers1 acre18*544*under 1%acres harvested
Bell peppers1 acre40*774*under 1%acres harvested
Carrots2 acres19*225*under 1%acres harvested
Onions1 acre32*440*under 1%acres harvested
Cabbage1 acre26*416*under 1%acres harvested
Cucumbers1 acre39*834*under 1%acres harvested
Maple syrup63 gallons50*357*under 1%production
Green peas1 acre23*286*under 1%acres harvested
Sweet corn2 acres49*1,099*under 1%acres harvested
Turkeys79 turkeys26*765*under 1%head on farms
Lettuce7 acres4*154*acres harvested
Broccoli3 acres13*179*acres harvested
Garlic2 acres21*306*acres harvested

Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: sorghum, popcorn, potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, celery, green beans, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, tart cherries, peaches, pears, plums and chickens.

Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): cauliflower, watermelon and cantaloupe.

What livestock does Iowa County raise?

Iowa County livestock and poultry, 2022 Census of Agriculture
AnimalHeadState rankMeasure
Cattle93,83011head on farms
Laying hens65,6379*head on farms
Milk cows17,77927head on farms
Hogs3,12914*head on farms
Sheep2,2678head on farms
Goats2,19012head on farms
Turkeys7926*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.