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Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 2022 Census of Agriculture

What does Manitowoc County, Wisconsin grow?

Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin (83% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 109,425 cattle and 59,200 milk cows. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage are corn (32,261 acres), soybeans (29,239 acres) and hay (22,339 acres). Its farms sold $467 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 9th of 69 counties in Wisconsin.

Farm sales, 2022
$467 million227th of 3,050 US counties
Farms
1,092236,367 acres of farmland
Crops vs. livestock
17% cropsshare of farm sales
Items reported
5032 published, 14 withheld, 4 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
Manitowoc County
$467 million
3% of Wisconsin farm sales. No. 9 of 69 counties with published figures.

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

What does Manitowoc County grow the most of?

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

  1. 1Corn39th in Wisconsin32,261 acres
  2. 2Soybeans28th in Wisconsin29,239 acres
  3. 3Hay13th in Wisconsin22,339 acres
  4. 4Wheat3rd in Wisconsin15,918 acres
  5. 5Oats14th in Wisconsin*1,389 acres
  6. 6Green beans11th in Wisconsin*1,166 acres
  7. 7Green peas11th in Wisconsin*311 acres
  8. 8Carrots1st in Wisconsin*255 acres
  9. 9Barley23rd in Wisconsin*60 acres
  10. 10Pumpkins30th in Wisconsin*29 acres

How does Manitowoc 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.

Manitowoc County rankings, 2022 Census of Agriculture, top 15 by share of WI
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of WIMeasure
Carrots255 acres1*22*8%acres harvested
Wheat1.2 million bushels33197%production
Milk59,200 milk cows324*5%head on farms
Cattle109,425 cattle7101*3%head on farms
Hay71,068 tons13332*2%production
Green beans1,166 acres11*35*2%acres harvested
Sheep1,463 sheep18614*2%head on farms
Goats2,192 goats10172*2%head on farms
Oats89,145 bushels14*154*2%production
Asparagus4 acres14*129*2%acres harvested
Soybeans1.6 million bushels28766*1%production
Green peas311 acres11*45*1%acres harvested
Corn5.5 million bushels396851%production
Bell peppers3 acres21*402*under 1%acres harvested
Pumpkins29 acres30*401*under 1%acres harvested
Show all 32 items
Manitowoc County rankings, items 16 to 32
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of WIMeasure
Pears1 acre12*342*under 1%bearing acres
Tomatoes3 acres34*960*under 1%acres harvested
Honey20,279 pounds23*521*under 1%production
Kale1 acre16*304*under 1%acres harvested
Barley1,160 bushels23*448*under 1%production
Apples18 acres26*438*under 1%bearing acres
Maple syrup1,304 gallons27172*under 1%production
Squash2 acres49*751*under 1%acres harvested
Hogs394 hogs38*966*under 1%head on farms
Cabbage2 acres14*306*under 1%acres harvested
Onions1 acre32*440*under 1%acres harvested
Cucumbers2 acres33*615*under 1%acres harvested
Turkeys74 turkeys27*797*under 1%head on farms
Potatoes2 acres31*718*under 1%acres harvested
Chickens1,251 broiler chickens38*862*under 1%head sold
Lettuce2 acres22*366*acres harvested
Garlic1 acre29*425*acres harvested

Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: cauliflower, sweet corn, Brussels sprouts, spinach, watermelon, cantaloupe, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, sweet cherries, peaches, plums and eggs.

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

What livestock does Manitowoc County raise?

Manitowoc County livestock and poultry, 2022 Census of Agriculture
AnimalHeadState rankMeasure
Cattle109,4257head on farms
Milk cows59,2003head on farms
Goats2,19210head on farms
Sheep1,46318head on farms
Broiler chickens1,25138*head sold
Hogs39438*head on farms
Turkeys7427*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
Brown County$455 million
Lafayette County$447 million
Shawano County$433 million
Rock County$403 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.