MDARD - Agriculture & Rural Development - State of Michigan
WEBAt the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), we encourage and embrace innovation, creativity, and growth, so we can provide the best possible service to the robust food and agriculture industry and the residents of Michigan.
20 Michigan Agriculture Facts You Might Not Have Known
WEBMichigan farming not only provides consumers with food and fiber on nearly 10 million acres of farmland, but it also lays the foundation for a dynamic food and agriculture industry, making it one of our state's critical economic drivers, substantially contributing to our state's economy each year.
USDA/NASS 2023 State Agriculture Overview for Michigan
WEBClick here for Michigan 2022 Census of Agriculture State and County Profiles featuring land, sales, and demographic highlights and much more.
MDARD - Michigan Agriculture Resources
WEBMichigan Agriculture Facts & Figures (Accessible) A guide to Michigan's farms, forests, food and exports, featuring stories about the state's top crops, livestock, agribusiness, tourism, food safety and local products. All across Michigan, there are agricultural experiences to discover.
Michigan Agriculture Facts - Michigan Farm Bureau Family of …
WEBMichigan is a state of tremendous agricultural diversity. From apples to cherries to corn to soybeans to pumpkins to potatoes to sugar beets, Michigan’s farmers grow many of your favorites. In terms of economic impact, dairy, corn, soybeans and sugar beets along with apples and cherries lead the way.
Michigan: The Hands that Feed You | Michigan Business
WEBMar 6, 2024 — Celebrating Michigan’s Sustainable Farming Practices. From Michigan’s 10 million acres of farmland to its bustling cities and communities, the state is home to farms and businesses – both big and small – that are making a difference in the food industry.
The Outlook for Michigan Agriculture 2024 - Product Center
WEBThis analysis outlines the outlook for agriculture with a particular emphasis on commodities of particular importance to Michigan in 2024.
WEBAgriculture Across Michigan. May 2022. Winter Wheat Production and Hay Stocks. Michigan wheat growers anticipate lower yields in 2022 than they had last year. Michigan wheat growers expect to harvest 425,000 acres, down 135,000 acres from last year. Wheat production in the State is expected to be 33.6 million bushels.
Census of Agriculture - National Agricultural Statistics Service
WEBFeb 13, 2024 — The Census of Agriculture, taken only once every five years, looks at land use and ownership, operator characteristics, production practices, income and expenditures. For America's farmers and ranchers, the Census of Agriculture is their voice, their future, and their opportunity.
Top Michigan Agriculture Facts – 2024 Census of Agriculture
WEBMay 9, 2024 — According to the USDA’s most recent Census of Agriculture, there are 45,581 farms in Michigan with a market value of agricultural products sold totaling more than $12.2 billion. (The 2022 Census of Agriculture data was released in February 2024 and is the most recent census data available.)