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Along with Dairy products, Wisconsin leads the nation in production of several crops, such as snap beans, cranberries, canning beets, and corn. Wisconsin also produces large amounts of honey and is one of the few states to have a mink-farming industry.

What is a Farm? Wisconsin law defines agricultural land as land devoted primarily to agricultural use. It does not include buildings or improvements necessary for the farm. It is important to understand that you do not have to sell crops in order for the land to be considered agricultural.

Wisconsin ranks as one of the nation's leading agricultural states, typically ranking among the top ten states in annual farm income, with more than 5.5 billion dollars in farm product sales per year. Wisconsin - America's Heartland americasheartland.org https://.americasheartland.org › state › wisconsin americasheartland.org https://.americasheartland.org › state › wisconsin

The agriculture impact statement (AIS) is prepared by DATCP from information supplied by the project developer. Farms within the corporate limits of a municipality must be reported. An AIS must be prepared whenever any urban or rural project would acquire five or more acres from a farm operation. Agriculture - Wisconsin Department of Transportation Wisconsin Department of Transportation (.gov) https://wisconsindot.gov › cnslt-rsrces › environment Wisconsin Department of Transportation (.gov) https://wisconsindot.gov › cnslt-rsrces › environment

Wisconsin is a top state in the production of major processing vegetables, including snap beans, carrots, and green peas. We are ranked third in the nation in potato production, as well. We produce more than half of the country's cranberries – our state fruit – as well as tart cherries.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Wisconsin is America's Dairyland but there is more produced and processed in our state than just milk and cheese. Wisconsin ranks first in the nation for: snap beans for processing, cheese, cranberries, ginseng, mink pelts, dry whey for humans, milk goats and corn for silage. DATCP Home Wisconsin Agricultural Statistics wi.gov https://datcp.wi.gov › Publications › WIAgStatistics wi.gov https://datcp.wi.gov › Publications › WIAgStatistics

Total land in farms for Wisconsin during 2022 was 14.2 million acres.

“Wisconsin produces an abundance of milk, grains, specialty crops, and livestock." The state of Wisconsin ranked tenth in the United States for total value of production at $16.7 billion. ing to the census, Wisconsin farms had a net farm income of $77,839 in 2022.

Leading products Wisconsin leads the United States in the production of corn for silage, cranberries, ginseng, and snap beans for processing.