The results are in from the 2022 Census of Agriculture. The National Agricultural Statistics Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture conducts the census every five years to aggregate agricultural information for each state. It includes farm size, commodities, and impact.
The data highlights that Wisconsin’s agricultural diversity is its strength, says Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Randy Romanski.
“Wisconsin produces an abundance of milk, grains, specialty crops, and livestock,” he says.
The state of Wisconsin ranked No.10 in the U.S. for total value of production at $16.7 billion. According to the census, Wisconsin farms had a net farm income of $77,839 in 2022.
“Wisconsin is home to more than 58,000 farms, and 95 percent of those are considered family farms,” says Romanski. “With 13.8 million acres of land dedicated to farming, it is clear that agriculture is still at the heart of our state.”
Agriculture in Wisconsin has an impact beyond the commodities produced and the consumers who enjoy Wisconsin food, fuel, and fiber.
“The data released today shows that about 10% of Wisconsin producers are younger than 35 years old,” says Romanski. “Agriculture is a dynamic employer in Wisconsin, and we will continue to work with the industry to make additional connections.”
Wisconsin had the second-highest response rate in the nation. You can see more information from the 2022 Census of Agriculture here: https://www.nass.usda.gov/AgCensus/index.php