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Sullivan County, New Hampshire

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Connecticut River valley with fertile bottomlands rising to forested hills, including Mount Sunapee and numerous lakes. The landscape features productive river valley soils transitioning to rolling hill country with mixed agricultural and forest uses.

Traditional New England farming with dairy operations in river valleys and diversified farms on hill country terrain. Agricultural operations often combine crop production with forest management and serve local communities and seasonal residents around recreational lakes.

Quick Facts
RegionUpper Valley
Top CommoditiesDairy, Maple syrup, Vegetables, Cattle & calves, Floriculture, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~220 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~39,000 acres
Average Farm Size~143 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 "Sullivan 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 Sullivan County Operations

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

Programs support integrated agriculture-forestry operations common in this rural county with extensive forest cover. Conservation practices emphasize sustainable grazing management and protection of Connecticut River watershed water quality.

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 Sullivan County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Sullivan County

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

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