Strong in numbers

• Michigan is second only to California in crop diversity
• More than 330 different kinds of farm products are produced in Michigan
• For almost 50 of those commodities, Michigan ranks in the nationaltop-10 in production
• Michigan is the no. 1 producer nationally of blueberries, tart cherries, Niagara grapes, Easter lilies, squash, cucumbers for pickles, several varieties of dry beans, and many types of plants such as geraniums, petunias, impatiens and more!
• Michigan ranks no. 2 nationally in the production of carrots, celery, dry beans, and many bedding plants.
• Michigan ranks no. 3 nationally in the production of apples, asparagus, snap beans, Christmas trees, and fresh cucumbers 

Economic Impact

• Milk is Michigan’s top commodity,  bringing in $1.1 billion in cash receipts
• In 2009, Michigan produced 7.9 billion pounds of milk.
• For every dollar spent on food in the United States, the farmer’s portion is $0.16.So from one $2.28 loaf of bread, a wheat farmer receives only about $0.36. From a sirloin steak at $6.69 per pound, a beef farmer receives about $1.07 per pound.