Michigan 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.

2025年1月23日 · The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) works to assure food safety, protect animal and plant health, sustain environmental stewardship, provide consumer protection, enable rural development and foster efficient administration operations through service, partnership and collaboration.

Michigan’s 17 farming areas are largely based on the sources of farm income and the prevailing kinds of crops and livestock. The divisions between the areas are not so definite as the boundary lines would indicate.

Michigan Farm News is an official publication of Michigan Farm Bureau, focused on Michigan's agriculture industry and farming news.

All across Michigan, there are agricultural experiences to discover. Michigan produces more than 300 commodities on a commercial basis, including tart cherries, blueberries, dry beans, floriculture products, and cucumbers for pickles. The food and agriculture industry contributes $104.7 billion annually to the state's economy.

2024年5月9日 · The Census of Agriculture counted 605 USDA-certified organic farms in Michigan in 2022. Michigan is home to 26,398 new and beginning producers, up from 20,248 in 2017. Michigan inventoried 436,254 dairy cows spread across 1,481 farms in 2022.

In total, Michigan farmers produce more than 300 commodities commercially, from pork and poultry to cabbage and carrots. Michigan ranks No. 1 in the nation for production of several crops, including asparagus, black beans, cucumbers for processing, small red …

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Michigan produces more than 300 commodities, making it the second-most agriculturally diverse state in the nation. Approximately 95 percent of Michigan farms are family-owned (either as single-family businesses or family partnerships). Farming is a …

There are more than 46,000 farms in Michigan averaging 211 acres. 99% of farms in Michigan are family-owned. Michigan farmers produce more than 300 agricultural products, making our state one of the most agriculturally diverse states in the nation. Michigan food and agriculture contributes more than $104.7 billion to the state’s economy.