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Caledonia County, Vermont

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling hills and valleys characterize this county in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, with the Connecticut River forming the eastern boundary. Numerous streams and the Passumpsic River drain through fertile valleys.

Traditional dairy farming remains strong with family operations utilizing valley pastures and hillside hay fields. The shorter growing season favors hardy crops and extensive grazing systems.

Quick Facts
RegionNortheast Kingdom
Top CommoditiesDairy, Cattle & calves, Maple syrup, Poultry, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~395 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~85,000 acres
Average Farm Size~175 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 "Caledonia 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 Caledonia County Operations

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

Programs address challenges of shorter growing seasons and soil drainage issues in valley bottoms. Support focuses on improving forage quality and farm infrastructure resilience.

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 Caledonia County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Caledonia County

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

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