Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Connecticut totaled $87,363 in 2023
Counties in Connecticut Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Haven County, Connecticut | $55,091 | 63.1% | 63.1% |
| 2 | New London County, Connecticut | $23,346 | 26.7% | 89.8% |
| 3 | Windham County, Connecticut | $8,041 | 9.2% | 99.0% |
| 4 | Litchfield County, Connecticut | $658 | 0.8% | 99.7% |
| 5 | Middlesex County, Connecticut | $226 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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