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When it comes to the agriculture industry, Michigan is cultivating the ideal climate for both crops and business. With optimal weather conditions and a range of tools and resources, Michigan agribusinesses thrive and succeed. Home to 47,000 farms that utilize 10 million acres of farmland, our diverse growing conditions make us the number one producer of squash, cherries, cucumbers, and dried beans. In addition, Michigan offers access to a vast and efficient supply chain and logistics system, providing a cost-effective distribution throughout the Midwest, country and the world.

Michigan's agribusiness industry produces over 300 agriculture commodities annually.

Michigan's agribusiness industry produces over 300 agriculture commodities annually.

Michigan ranks as the #2 state for agricultural diversity in the nation.

Michigan ranks as the #2 state for agricultural diversity in the nation.

Michigan is home to more than 2,000 food processors generating more than $23 billion in economic activity in 2016.

Michigan is home to more than 2,000 food processors generating more than $23 billion in economic activity in 2016.

Michigan is the No. 1 producer of tart cherries (65% of total U.S. production), cucumbers, dry beans, squash and asparagus.

Michigan is the No. 1 producer of tart cherries (65% of total U.S. production), cucumbers, dry beans, squash and asparagus.

Agribusiness Success Stories

Cherry Republic

From selling T-shirts and cookies outside the trunk of a car to becoming a nationally sought-after brand, has achieved its success over the past 30 years by thinking “a little differently” than most of Corporate America.
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FarmWise

The future of agriculture and technology are merging in Michigan thanks to partnerships between Silicon Valley’s FarmWise and Michigan-based Roush.
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Great Lakes Ag Irrigation

Growers rely on partners like Six Lakes, Michigan-based Great Lakes Ag Irrigation Inc. to help them keep up with the ever-growing demand for food and natural resources.
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Tenera Grains

Tenera Grains transitions its seventh-generation family farm into the secret sauce of whole food granola for consumers in Michigan and beyond.
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Why Michigan for agribusiness

Michigan is home to nearly 1,800 dairy farms with 427,000 dairy cows. In 2019, Michigan produced 11.4 billion pounds of milk, accounting for 5.2% of total U.S. milk production. This type of agribusiness environment along with MEDC’s support was critical in securing projects like the 142-acre site in St. Johns, which was chosen in Fall 2018 as the location for a new dairy processing facility by Spartan Michigan, LLC. When completed this joint venture between Glanbia plc, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. and Select Milk Producers, Inc. is expected to manufacture cheese, whey protein powder and process more than 8-million pounds of milk per day, making it among the largest dairy processing facilities in the nation.

The project is supported by an estimated $27.6 million in grants and tax abatements from Michigan Strategic Fund and our partners including the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Michigan Department of Transportation. The project is expected to generate a total investment of $425 million and create up to 259 jobs, helping Mid-Michigan workers earn stronger wages and further invigorating Michigan’s dairy industry.

Top Agribusiness Companies in Michigan

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Living in Michigan

Michigan’s attractive business climate is surpassed only by its natural beauty and active lifestyle. With four seasons, 11,000 lakes and the country’s longest freshwater coastline, Michigan offers ample opportunities to enjoy recreational activities like boating, fishing, golf, skiing, hiking and more. Michigan is also home to the highly regarded Detroit Institute of Arts, over 100 wineries, and is a craft beer destination. We also have the lowest cost of living of any state in the Midwest. When it comes to living and doing business, nothing compares to Pure Michigan.

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Companies continue to choose Michigan to locate their headquarters and businesses, tapping into the concentration of talent available for professional and corporate services industries.

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Michigan’s manufacturing prowess and core of world-class medical device companies make the state a top tier location for medical device development and manufacturing.

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Tech

Michigan is leading the way in developing innovative solutions for protecting the security of systems and people across the state, country and world.

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