Farms and fields, Champlain Islands, Vermont. Dairy farming is the largest agricultural enterprise in the Islands, followed by apple orchards. South Hero is the home to Allenholm Farm, the oldest apple orchard in Vermont, as well as Hackett's orchard and Kinney's orchard. Several orchards are found on Isle La Motte. Snow Farm Winery , which grows grapes and produce wine, is the newest agricultural enterprise in the Champlain Islands.
Visitors are welcome at their tasting shed.
A variety of cattle can be viewed from Route 2 in South Alburg at Robert Crueller's Farm. In the summer, visitors can visit several farm stands, which sell locally grown produce. Other Island produce available in season includes raspberries, vegetables and flowers. Visit Island Flower Farm in Grand Isle for a fresh bouquet. Copyright 1998 - 2001 by Champlain Islands Chamber of Commerce.