Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments in Whatcom County, Washington totaled $5,503 in 2023
Counties in Whatcom County, Washington Receiving Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whatcom County, Washington | $5,503 | 26.6% | 26.6% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Washington | $4,687 | 22.7% | 49.3% |
| 3 | Walla Walla County, Washington | $4,063 | 19.7% | 69.0% |
| 4 | Benton County, Washington | $2,392 | 11.6% | 80.6% |
| 5 | Whitman County, Washington | $1,926 | 9.3% | 89.9% |
| 6 | Lincoln County, Washington | $1,818 | 8.8% | 98.7% |
| 7 | Yakima County, Washington | $268 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| 8 | Grant County, Washington | $2 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 9 | Adams County, Washington | $1 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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