HIGHGATE IS THE DAIRY FARMING CAPITAL OF VERMONT The Town of Highgate is located in northwestern Vermont along the southern border of Quebec, Canada on the shores of Lake Champlain and the Missisquoi River. It is home to over 3,400 people and more than 30 large dairy farms with an undetermined number of cows. Dairy farming, as the major industry in Highgate, drives the agribusiness economy. A large chicken/egg farm, beef cattle ranches, and numerous greenhouse operations also contribute to the agrarian lifestyle. Other significant features in town are the Franklin County Airport, the Highgate Falls Hydroelectric Dam, the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, the Missisquoi Valley Union High School, the Highgate Elementary School, the Highgate Town Library, and the Highgate Sports Center (which offers ice hockey, figure skating, baseball, and other fun activities). The Northern Forest Canoe Trail on the Missisquoi River and the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail pass through town and enhance the diverse recreational opportunities available for everyone. Fresh air, blue skies, friendly people, and pastoral scenery are plentiful! The farms, wild areas, and waterways are a photographer's delight.
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Written by David Jescavage, Highgate Town Administrator
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