Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Maine totaled $196,674 in 2023
Counties in Maine Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York County, Maine | $96,396 | 49.0% | 49.0% |
| 2 | Cumberland County, Maine | $64,716 | 32.9% | 81.9% |
| 3 | Oxford County, Maine | $11,715 | 6.0% | 87.9% |
| 4 | Piscataquis County, Maine | $10,194 | 5.2% | 93.1% |
| 5 | Somerset County, Maine | $6,313 | 3.2% | 96.3% |
| 6 | Franklin County, Maine | $3,038 | 1.5% | 97.8% |
| 7 | Waldo County, Maine | $2,925 | 1.5% | 99.3% |
| 8 | Androscoggin County, Maine | $726 | 0.4% | 99.7% |
| 9 | Lincoln County, Maine | $283 | 0.1% | 99.8% |
| 10 | Sagadahoc County, Maine | $203 | 0.1% | 99.9% |
| 11 | Penobscot County, Maine | $89 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 12 | Knox County, Maine | $78 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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