Farming in Windham County, Vermont

Broader context

Without reviewed regional crop guidance for Vermont, the most reliable next step is the state's Extension service, which publishes crop, forage and livestock information for its own regions and can tell you what is commonly grown in Windham County. The links below cover the essentials for any county.

• USDA NASS Quick Stats for crops historically produced in the county (statistics, not a suitability test)
• USDA plant hardiness map for winter cold limits on perennials (not annual crops)
• NRCS Web Soil Survey for mapped soils (a map is not a soil test)
• Crop and enterprise guides for what each enterprise needs from the land

Local help for Windham County

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

Farm and ranch listings in Windham County

No participating listings in Windham County right now. See listings across Vermont.