Vermont's agriculture is very diverse. Approximately 6,000 farms in Vermont produce everything from Christmas trees to sheep's milk cheese. Nearly a million and a half acres of Vermont land are in agriculture – evidence of the continuing commitment to this industry. 

Dairying is the primary farm industry in Vermont, producing more than two billion pounds of milk annually. Approximately half the milk consumed in New England is produced on Vermont farms. Milk, cheese, ice cream, butter, yogurt, and other popular dairy foods are produced from Vermont's rich milk. 

Vermont is also America's largest producer of maple syrup and produces substantial crops of apples, potatoes, eggs, honey, vegetables, Christmas trees, lumber, pulp wood, and green house nursery products. Aquaculture, sheep, goat, turkey and horse raising, especially of the famous Morgan horse, have been steadily increasing during recent years. 

Our agricultural businesses are well integrated into Vermont’s business community. They provide products direct to consumers through a variety of distribution channels including farm stands, farmers markets, restaurants, schools, and local and national grocery stores. Beyond distribution of their products they also partner with the educational and environmental sectors within Vermont.

To learn more about agriculture in Vermont, contact: 
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets 
116 State Street 
Montpelier, Vermont 05620 
www.vermontagriculture.com 
(802) 828-2416