I planted 8 acres of soybeans in Washington County NY and the deer didn’t let them get over three inches. Soybeans will grow just fine in VT but browsing pressure on a plot that small will be your issue. You will need to fence the plot in order to let it grow. I would recommend that you get a soil test done (most likely need lime) and plant a clover blend. It will feed your deer May through October. The other option is to plant winter rye in September which would be more attractive than clover come hunting season. Small plots are very tough with brassicas, corn or soybeans.
No idea on size of your property or equipment that you own but my biggest impact has been with hinge cutting trees. Food plots are fun but cover and bedding seems to work well.
