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Farming in Vermont

Regional guidance, not a property assessment. Reviewed crop guidance for Vermont is not published yet. Choose a county for local referrals and listings.

Local help

County offices are best found through each agency's locator. Our directory is curated, not a complete list of local providers. All Vermont resources

  • University of Vermont ExtensionVermont

    Vermont's land-grant Extension service. Its New Farmer project connects people to resources for starting and growing a farm business, and its Contact page routes questions on farm, forest and gardening topics.

    Cooperative ExtensionServes: Statewide (Vermont)Verified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • UVM Agricultural and Environmental Testing LabVermont

    UVM Extension's lab for soil and manure testing for the public and analytical services for researchers. Garden, field crop and nitrate forms are listed on the lab page.

    Tests listed by the lab: routine soil test (pH, nutrients, organic matter, fertilizer and lime recommendations), heavy metals screening, manure analysis, pre-sidedress nitrate test

    Submitting samples: Samples are mailed or dropped off with a submission form; sample kits are available at Extension offices around the state.

    Sampling and submission instructions · Current fees

    Soil and plant testing labsServes: Vermont soil and manure samples from the public, plus research clientsVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • NACD Conservation District DirectoryNationwide

    National Association of Conservation Districts directory page with a way to find your local conservation district. Districts are local groups that often work with landowners and NRCS on soil, water and conservation questions.

    Soil and conservationServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher CoordinatorsNationwide

    List of state coordinators who help new farmers and ranchers find USDA programs. The page asks you to reach out with details such as the location of your operation, so have a county or parcel in mind.

    USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • USDA Service CentersNationwide

    Farmers.gov explains what a USDA Service Center is and how to get started there. Service centers are where a buyer or new farmer can reach Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development staff.

    USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

Counties in Vermont

Counties with participating farm and ranch listings show a count.