Farmers
in the New England region face many challenges. The weather is cooler than
other regions and the soil is rocky. The growing season is shorter than
in other regions too. In spite of these challenges, there are lots of farms
in the New England region. Farmers in this region raise animals, sell animal
products and grow crops for money.
Dairy
farming is the most important kind of farming in New England. The most
dairy farms are in Vermont.
Milk from the New England region is used to make cheese,
butter, ice cream, and other milk products.
Most
of the potatoes in the United
States are grown in the New England region. Maine
farmers are very successful at growing potatoes. The soil near the Aroostook
River and the short growing season are great for growing potatoes.
Farmers
in Massachusetts grow tomatoes, corn and cranberries.
Farmers in Maine
are successful at growing apples
and blueberries.
