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Grand Isle County, Vermont

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Four islands in Lake Champlain connected by bridges and causeways, featuring flat terrain with sandy and clay soils. The lake moderates temperatures and creates unique growing conditions.

Small-scale diversified agriculture includes vegetables, orchards, and limited dairy operations taking advantage of the lake's moderating climate effects. Tourism and direct marketing are important for farm viability.

Quick Facts
RegionChamplain Islands
Top CommoditiesDairy, Cattle & calves, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Berries
Farms & Ranches~85 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~14,000 acres
Average Farm Size~110 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 "Grand Isle 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 Grand Isle County Operations

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

Programs focus on water quality protection given the county's location surrounded by Lake Champlain. Support emphasizes sustainable tourism agriculture and shoreline conservation 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 Grand Isle County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Grand Isle 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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