Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Vermont totaled $525,787 in 2023
Counties in Vermont Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $264,935 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| 2 | Orleans County, Vermont | $195,827 | 37.2% | 87.6% |
| 3 | Rutland County, Vermont | $37,204 | 7.1% | 94.7% |
| 4 | Windsor County, Vermont | $19,095 | 3.6% | 98.3% |
| 5 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $6,676 | 1.3% | 99.6% |
| 6 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $2,050 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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