Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills and valleys with the Merrimack River flowing through urban areas of Manchester and Nashua. The landscape includes suburban development mixed with remaining agricultural areas and forested hills throughout the county.

Agriculture competes with urban development pressure, with remaining farms focusing on high-value crops and direct marketing to urban populations. Many operations emphasize agritourism, farmers markets, and specialty production to serve the Manchester-Nashua metropolitan area.

Quick Facts


Region	South Central
Top Commodities	Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Floriculture, Horses, Berries, Maple syrup
Farms & Ranches	~280 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~39,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~69 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 "Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County Operations

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

Programs focus on farmland preservation and helping farmers compete with development pressure in this urbanizing region. Conservation practices emphasize sustainable intensification and water quality protection in suburban-agricultural interfaces.

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 Hillsborough County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Hillsborough County

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

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