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Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Located southwest of Boston with rolling terrain, numerous rivers including the Charles and Neponset, and mixed suburban and rural landscapes. The county features glacial soils and scattered wetlands among developed areas.

Agriculture consists mainly of nursery operations, horse farms, and small vegetable farms serving suburban markets. Many operations emphasize agritourism, farm stands, and direct marketing to take advantage of the affluent suburban population.

Quick Facts
RegionGreater Boston
Top CommoditiesVegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Floriculture, Berries, Hogs, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~160 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~9,400 acres
Average Farm Size~44 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 "Norfolk 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 Norfolk County Operations

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

Programs focus on farmland preservation in the face of development pressure and supporting high-value agricultural enterprises. Emphasis on urban agriculture initiatives and helping farmers develop direct-market businesses.

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 Norfolk County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Norfolk County

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

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