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Washington County, Wisconsin · 2022 Census of Agriculture

What does Washington County, Wisconsin grow?

Livestock brings in most of the farm sales in Washington County, Wisconsin (62% in 2022). At the end of 2022 its farms had 34,572 cattle and 15,622 milk cows. Of the crops tracked here, its biggest by acreage are corn (26,273 acres), soybeans (26,014 acres) and hay (10,331 acres). Its farms sold $185 million of crops and livestock in 2022, 40th of 69 counties in Wisconsin.

Farm sales, 2022
$185 million906th of 3,050 US counties
Farms
580118,210 acres of farmland
Crops vs. livestock
38% cropsshare of farm sales
Items reported
5138 published, 11 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
Washington County
$185 million
1% of Wisconsin farm sales. No. 40 of 69 counties with published figures.

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

What does Washington County grow the most of?

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

  1. 1Corn45th in Wisconsin26,273 acres
  2. 2Soybeans37th in Wisconsin26,014 acres
  3. 3Hay43rd in Wisconsin10,331 acres
  4. 4Wheat15th in Wisconsin4,886 acres
  5. 5Oats12th in Wisconsin*1,399 acres
  6. 6Sweet corn18th in Wisconsin*226 acres
  7. 7Pumpkins16th in Wisconsin*74 acres
  8. 8Apples17th in Wisconsin*43 acres
  9. 9Barley19th in Wisconsin*34 acres
  10. 10Sunflowers4th in Wisconsin*18 acres

How does Washington 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.

Washington County rankings, 2022 Census of Agriculture, top 15 by share of WI
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of WIMeasure
Spinach3 acres5*95*4%acres harvested
Kale5 acres4*101*4%acres harvested
Tomatoes13 acres6355*3%acres harvested
Bell peppers9 acres7*192*3%acres harvested
Oats116,464 bushels12*119*3%production
Pumpkins74 acres16*207*2%acres harvested
Wheat366,651 bushels15699*2%production
Hops750 pounds5*66*2%production
Squash12 acres18*312*1%acres harvested
Milk15,622 milk cows33137*1%head on farms
Asparagus3 acres18*163*1%acres harvested
Soybeans1.2 million bushels37858*1%production
Cattle34,572 cattle40775*1%head on farms
Barley2,508 bushels19*429*under 1%production
Hay29,641 tons431,107*under 1%production
Show all 38 items
Washington County rankings, items 16 to 38
ItemAmountState rankUS rankShare of WIMeasure
Watermelon2 acres19*686*under 1%acres harvested
Apples43 acres17*291*under 1%bearing acres
Chile peppers2 acres10*349*under 1%acres harvested
Corn4.6 million bushels45738under 1%production
Cauliflower1 acre13*191*under 1%acres harvested
Sheep580 sheep431,339*under 1%head on farms
Cantaloupe1 acre21*531*under 1%acres harvested
Sweet corn226 acres18*167*under 1%acres harvested
Sunflowers7,050 pounds4*203*under 1%production
Onions5 acres10*149*under 1%acres harvested
Goats202 goats50*2,115*under 1%head on farms
Carrots6 acres5*101*under 1%acres harvested
Cucumbers8 acres9*240*under 1%acres harvested
Hogs205 hogs46*1,259*under 1%head on farms
Cabbage2 acres14*306*under 1%acres harvested
Potatoes17 acres7*207*under 1%acres harvested
Maple syrup66 gallons49*351*under 1%production
Green beans8 acres24*277*under 1%acres harvested
Turkeys241 turkeys10*359*under 1%head on farms
Chickens1,944 broiler chickens29*754*under 1%head sold
Lettuce6 acres8*169*acres harvested
Broccoli6 acres5*105*acres harvested
Brussels sprouts5 acres3*30*acres harvested

Also reported here, but withheld by NASS to protect individual farms: sweet potatoes, green peas, garlic, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, tart cherries, eggs and honey.

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

What livestock does Washington County raise?

Washington County livestock and poultry, 2022 Census of Agriculture
AnimalHeadState rankMeasure
Cattle34,57240head on farms
Milk cows15,62233head on farms
Broiler chickens1,94429*head sold
Sheep58043head on farms
Turkeys24110*head on farms
Hogs20546*head on farms
Goats20250*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

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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.