Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Vermont totaled $1.5 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Vermont Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orleans County, Vermont | $740,481 | 49.3% | 49.3% |
| 2 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $463,235 | 30.8% | 80.1% |
| 3 | Addison County, Vermont | $119,958 | 8.0% | 88.0% |
| 4 | Rutland County, Vermont | $103,799 | 6.9% | 94.9% |
| 5 | Bennington County, Vermont | $33,250 | 2.2% | 97.2% |
| 6 | Windsor County, Vermont | $19,095 | 1.3% | 98.4% |
| 7 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $9,522 | 0.6% | 99.1% |
| 8 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $6,676 | 0.4% | 99.5% |
| 9 | Washington County, Vermont | $4,840 | 0.3% | 99.8% |
| 10 | Franklin County, Vermont | $2,623 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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