Conservation payments in Windsor County, Vermont totaled $299,667 from 1995-2023.
Counties in Windsor County, Vermont Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addison County, Vermont | $5,797,173 | 25.5% | 25.5% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Vermont | $5,092,159 | 22.4% | 47.8% |
| 3 | Rutland County, Vermont | $2,966,576 | 13.0% | 60.9% |
| 4 | Orleans County, Vermont | $2,732,449 | 12.0% | 72.9% |
| 5 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $1,198,277 | 5.3% | 78.1% |
| 6 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $989,855 | 4.3% | 82.5% |
| 7 | Orange County, Vermont | $870,173 | 3.8% | 86.3% |
| 8 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $843,654 | 3.7% | 90.0% |
| 9 | Windham County, Vermont | $657,538 | 2.9% | 92.9% |
| 10 | Bennington County, Vermont | $546,260 | 2.4% | 95.3% |
| 11 | Windsor County, Vermont | $299,667 | 1.3% | 96.6% |
| 12 | Washington County, Vermont | $272,430 | 1.2% | 97.8% |
| 13 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $260,667 | 1.1% | 99.0% |
| 14 | Essex County, Vermont | $238,060 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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