Crops Harvested in Michigan: A Diverse Agricultural Bounty

Major Field Crops

• Corn (grain & silage)
• Soybeans
• Wheat (soft red winter)
• Oats, Barley, Rye

Vegetables

• Potatoes (Montcalm region)
• Onions, Carrots, Celery
• Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers

Fruit

• Apples (top 3 nationally)
• Tart Cherries (nation's leader)
• Grapes (wine & juice)
• Blueberries, Strawberries

Specialty & Niche

Flowers, herbs, mushrooms, maple syrup, chestnuts, and organic produce from small farms.

Why Michigan?

Glacial soils, Great Lakes moderation, ample rainfall, and a long growing season (south) to short (north) allow remarkable crop diversity.