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Clinton County, New York

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Lake Champlain valley with the Adirondack foothills rising to the west. Fertile clay plains stretch along the lake with elevations rising to over 3,000 feet inland.

Dairy farming dominates on the fertile lake plain with some of New York's largest operations. Apple orchards take advantage of the lake's moderating climate effects.

Quick Facts
RegionNorth Country
Top CommoditiesDairy, Fruit & tree nuts, Maple syrup, Vegetables, Horses, Honey
Farms & Ranches~380 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~150,000 acres
Average Farm Size~280 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 "Clinton 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 Clinton County Operations

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

Lake Champlain watershed protection through nutrient management and erosion control is critical. Support for large-scale dairy operations and sustainable intensification 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 Clinton County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Clinton County

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

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