Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Botetourt County, Virginia totaled $1,342 in 2023
Counties in Botetourt County, Virginia Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grayson County, Virginia | $81,725 | 38.1% | 38.1% |
| 2 | Pittsylvania County, Virginia | $40,788 | 19.0% | 57.1% |
| 3 | Wythe County, Virginia | $19,718 | 9.2% | 66.3% |
| 4 | Carroll County, Virginia | $19,204 | 9.0% | 75.3% |
| 5 | Madison County, Virginia | $6,936 | 3.2% | 78.5% |
| 6 | Roanoke County, Virginia | $6,368 | 3.0% | 81.5% |
| 7 | Bedford County, Virginia | $6,142 | 2.9% | 84.4% |
| 8 | Greene County, Virginia | $5,187 | 2.4% | 86.8% |
| 9 | Culpeper County, Virginia | $4,323 | 2.0% | 88.8% |
| 10 | Louisa County, Virginia | $4,028 | 1.9% | 90.7% |
| 11 | Orange County, Virginia | $3,910 | 1.8% | 92.5% |
| 12 | Hanover County, Virginia | $3,443 | 1.6% | 94.1% |
| 13 | Fluvanna County, Virginia | $3,291 | 1.5% | 95.6% |
| 14 | Rockbridge County, Virginia | $3,291 | 1.5% | 97.2% |
| 15 | Cumberland County, Virginia | $2,193 | 1.0% | 98.2% |
| 16 | Buckingham County, Virginia | $1,426 | 0.7% | 98.9% |
| 17 | Botetourt County, Virginia | $1,342 | 0.6% | 99.5% |
| 18 | Patrick County, Virginia | $1,097 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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