Dairy Programs payments in Colorado totaled $2.4 million in 2012
Counties in Colorado Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 2012
| Rank | County | Dairy Programs 2012 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weld County, Colorado | $1,336,361 | 55.6% | 55.6% |
| 2 | Larimer County, Colorado | $278,794 | 11.6% | 67.3% |
| 3 | Morgan County, Colorado | $153,225 | 6.4% | 73.6% |
| 4 | Delta County, Colorado | $126,747 | 5.3% | 78.9% |
| 5 | Yuma County, Colorado | $85,210 | 3.5% | 82.5% |
| 6 | Montrose County, Colorado | $76,683 | 3.2% | 85.6% |
| 7 | Fremont County, Colorado | $46,436 | 1.9% | 87.6% |
| 8 | Adams County, Colorado | $42,972 | 1.8% | 89.4% |
| 9 | Washington County, Colorado | $36,310 | 1.5% | 90.9% |
| 10 | Phillips County, Colorado | $36,310 | 1.5% | 92.4% |
| 11 | Huerfano County, Colorado | $34,407 | 1.4% | 93.8% |
| 12 | Pueblo County, Colorado | $33,045 | 1.4% | 95.2% |
| 13 | Elbert County, Colorado | $31,415 | 1.3% | 96.5% |
| 14 | Conejos County, Colorado | $25,605 | 1.1% | 97.6% |
| 15 | Mesa County, Colorado | $24,690 | 1.0% | 98.6% |
| 16 | El Paso County, Colorado | $22,001 | 0.9% | 99.5% |
| 17 | Rio Grande County, Colorado | $11,477 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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