A produce powerhouse

Michigan is a big winner when it comes to fruits and vegetables and the farmers that grow them. Consider:

• Michigan leads country in growing specialty crops, making it is the second most agriculturally diverse state in the nation, behind California.

• Michigan food and agriculture contribute more than $104.7 billion to the state’s economy.

• There are more than 46,000 farms in Michigan averaging 211 acres.

• And 99% of farms in Michigan are family-owned.

  Here are the rankings from the Michigan Ag Council: