Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 2022 Census of Agriculture
What does Outagamie County, Wisconsin grow?
Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Outagamie County, Wisconsin (67% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 81,617 cattle and 35,422 milk cows. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage are corn (61,934 acres), soybeans (58,108 acres) and hay (17,248 acres). Its farms sold $382 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 16th of 69 counties in Wisconsin.
Among US counties with published figures, it ranks near the top for cabbage (9th of 706 counties).
- Farm sales, 2022
- $382 million340th of 3,050 US counties
- Farms
- 1,000241,653 acres of farmland
- Crops vs. livestock
- 33% cropsshare of farm sales
- Items reported
- 4436 published, 7 withheld, 1 under half a unit
County map
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture.
What does Outagamie County grow the most of?
Crops ranked by acres harvested (bearing acres for orchards), 2022 Census of Agriculture.
How does Outagamie 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.
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of WI | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabbage | 1,818 acres | 1* | 9* | 48% | acres harvested |
| Cauliflower | 6 acres | 2* | 59* | 5% | acres harvested |
| Pumpkins | 110 acres | 8* | 134* | 4% | acres harvested |
| Milk | 35,422 milk cows | 11 | 46* | 3% | head on farms |
| Wheat | 506,211 bushels | 13 | 579* | 3% | production |
| Pears | 3 acres | 6* | 224* | 3% | bearing acres |
| Soybeans | 2.7 million bushels | 12 | 570* | 3% | production |
| Cattle | 81,617 cattle | 13 | 179* | 2% | head on farms |
| Bell peppers | 7 acres | 10* | 228* | 2% | acres harvested |
| Corn | 10.5 million bushels | 21 | 458 | 2% | production |
| Hay | 57,314 tons | 22 | 499* | 2% | production |
| Honey | 45,356 pounds | 14* | 319* | 2% | production |
| Oats | 75,944 bushels | 17* | 188* | 2% | production |
| Goats | 1,817 goats | 17 | 234* | 2% | head on farms |
| Tomatoes | 6 acres | 19* | 635* | 2% | acres harvested |
Show all 36 items
| Item | Amount | State rank | US rank | Share of WI | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squash | 11 acres | 20* | 328* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Chile peppers | 3 acres | 7* | 249* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Asparagus | 3 acres | 18* | 163* | 1% | acres harvested |
| Kale | 1 acre | 16* | 304* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Cantaloupe | 1 acre | 21* | 531* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Sheep | 373 sheep | 53 | 1,691* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Watermelon | 1 acre | 26* | 824* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Hogs | 796 hogs | 27* | 745* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Onions | 3 acres | 16* | 228* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Maple syrup | 474 gallons | 35* | 248* | under 1% | production |
| Cucumbers | 5 acres | 15* | 354* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Eggs | 3,178 laying hens | 37* | 859* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Sweet corn | 22 acres | 33* | 530* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Carrots | 1 acre | 24* | 340* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Green peas | 1 acre | 23* | 286* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Turkeys | 98 turkeys | 24* | 674* | under 1% | head on farms |
| Chickens | 2,108 broiler chickens | 28* | 741* | under 1% | head sold |
| Green beans | 2 acres | 32* | 640* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Potatoes | 1 acre | 38* | 889* | under 1% | acres harvested |
| Broccoli | 5 acres | 8* | 128* | acres harvested | |
| Brussels sprouts | 3 acres | 4* | 44* | acres harvested |
Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: barley, lettuce, apples, grapes, strawberries, raspberries and sweet cherries.
Reported at less than half a unit (for example, under half an acre): garlic.
What livestock does Outagamie County raise?
| Animal | Head | State rank | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | 81,617 | 13 | head on farms |
| Milk cows | 35,422 | 11 | head on farms |
| Laying hens | 3,178 | 37* | head on farms |
| Broiler chickens | 2,108 | 28* | head sold |
| Goats | 1,817 | 17 | head on farms |
| Hogs | 796 | 27* | head on farms |
| Sheep | 373 | 53 | head on farms |
| Turkeys | 98 | 24* | head on farms |
Other farm counties in Wisconsin
| County | Farm 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 |
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.