Bristol County, Massachusetts

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Features rolling terrain with fertile soils along the Taunton River basin and coastal lowlands near Buzzards Bay. The county includes parts of the Freetown-Fall River State Forest and numerous wetlands and cranberry growing areas.

Known for extensive cranberry production in natural and constructed bogs, particularly around Middleborough and Carver areas. Vegetable farming thrives in the fertile river valleys, producing crops like onions, corn, and various specialty vegetables for regional markets.

Quick Facts


Region	Southeastern Massachusetts
Top Commodities	Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Floriculture, Berries, Dairy, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches	~310 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~28,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~55 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Bristol County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for Bristol County Operations

Based on Bristol County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Conservation efforts focus on water quality protection in cranberry bog operations and wetland preservation around agricultural areas. Programs support integrated pest management in vegetable production and sustainable water use practices.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Bristol County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Bristol County?"

Your Next Steps in Bristol County

Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
Read the Massachusetts guide: Massachusetts Farm Programs Guide

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