Commodity subsidies in Vermont totaled $11.8 million in 2012
Counties in Vermont Receiving Commodity Payments, 2012
| Rank | County | Total Commodity Programs 2012 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Vermont | $3,046,004 | 25.9% | 25.9% |
| 2 | Addison County, Vermont | $2,859,324 | 24.3% | 50.1% |
| 3 | Orleans County, Vermont | $1,475,625 | 12.5% | 62.7% |
| 4 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $721,648 | 6.1% | 68.8% |
| 5 | Orange County, Vermont | $681,391 | 5.8% | 74.6% |
| 6 | Rutland County, Vermont | $648,512 | 5.5% | 80.1% |
| 7 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $524,579 | 4.5% | 84.6% |
| 8 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $389,488 | 3.3% | 87.9% |
| 9 | Washington County, Vermont | $298,579 | 2.5% | 90.4% |
| 10 | Windham County, Vermont | $241,091 | 2.0% | 92.4% |
| 11 | Windsor County, Vermont | $232,945 | 2.0% | 94.4% |
| 12 | Bennington County, Vermont | $230,361 | 2.0% | 96.4% |
| 13 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $216,133 | 1.8% | 98.2% |
| 14 | Essex County, Vermont | $209,893 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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