Door County Agriculture Door County is located on a peninsula bordered by Green Bay to the west and Lake Michigan to the east. This location causes the county to have a generally more temperate climate. Door County is best known for its history in the production of tart cherries, leading the state of Wisconsin with production of nearly 6 million pounds. The major agricultural economic force, however, is dairy production. Over 200 dairy farms with 11,500 cows continue to produce high quality milk.
Soils vary from very shallow loams to deep clay.
Door County offers a challenging agricultural environment in some areas where there is limited soil depth and fractured bedrock close to the surface. Other livestock include sheep, beef cattle, and aquaculture. Ag-related industries include cherry processing, cheese making, dried cherry production, wineries, and numerous farm markets. Agriculture in Door County is rich in tradition but continues to evolve and modernize to keep pace with an ever-changing industry.