Local Farms in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom

The Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, as a part of the Green Mountain State, has rolling green pastures with soil rich in nutrients and moisture from rainfall that allows for an abundance and variety of vegetables to be grown.

The Northeast Kingdom is also geographically located along a cusp of weather patterns, allowing for extreme lightening storms and changes in temperature during summer and winter. Nitrogen is released into the soil from the intense lightening storms that occur during severe showers and adds to the fertility of the soil.

Throughout the region there are many farms that raise livestock, produce milk, and grow and abundance of vegetables, despite the short growing season. The area commercially produces milk for well known food makers such as Stoneybrook, Hood, Land O' Lakes, and Cabot, as well as corn for cattle feed and human consumption.

The Northeast Kingdom is also home to many sugar maple trees that produce a sugar water. The harsh winters bring forth sugar water during the coldest part of winter. The sugar water is then reduced during the cooking process to make maple syrup. Local maple sugar farms sell their maple syrup and products locally and in stores in many parts of the United States.

In mid summer look for raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and peas, among the many others mid-summer vegetables. In the fall, corn and apples are harvested, along with squash, pumpkin and tomatoes. Some dairy farms sell milk products such as cream and cheese to the general public. You'll also likely find goat's cheese.

Agape Hill Farm

618 Houston Hill Road
Hardwick, VT 05843, 802-472-3711

Meet and Feed our Friendly Animals- Llamas, Pigs, Goats, Sheep, Chickens and More! Family Farm Tours - $60 per family, Llama Trail Walks - $10 per person

Couture's Maple Shop and B & B

560 VT. Route 100
Westfield, VT 05874-9197
Tel:802-744-2733 Toll Free:800-845-2733
WEBSITE

Devany Farm

Hudson Road
East Charleston, VT

Visit Our Country Farm Stand Offering Farm Fresh Produce and Vermont Products! Farm Fresh Produce, Handmade Vine Trellises, Farm Fresh Eggs, Jams & Jellies, Bulbs & Perennials, Maple Syrup and Maple Products. Open May 15 Till October 31st.

Hazendale Farm

2853 Hardwick St.
Greensboro, VT 05841 (802) 533-9992

Visit this outstanding farm in Greensboro, VT that sells fresh fruits and vegetables, as well Vermont farm cheeses and Vermont handmade crafts to the public at their farm stand, located on the premises. Their farm stand is open May 15th till October 31st.

Mountainview Dairy Bed & Breakfast

725 Poutre Road
Irasburg, VT 05845
Phone: 803-754-8494

A farm stay. Milk the cows and make pure Vermont Maple Syrup!

Vermont Reindeer Farm

3108 Chilafoux Road Orleans
Vermont 05860 Phone: 802-754-9583

Visit our Reindeer Farm! We also have mini goats, pig, ponies, angora bunnies. We're open year round for petting and pony/sleigh rides. Admittance is free for adults and kids of all ages.

Willoughby Gap Farm Stand

VT Route 5A
Westmore, VT