Dairy Programs payments in Colorado totaled $10.8 million in 2023
Counties in Colorado Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Dairy Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weld County, Colorado | $7,347,365 | 68.3% | 68.3% |
| 2 | Morgan County, Colorado | $1,322,502 | 12.3% | 80.6% |
| 3 | Larimer County, Colorado | $724,717 | 6.7% | 87.4% |
| 4 | Adams County, Colorado | $292,601 | 2.7% | 90.1% |
| 5 | Delta County, Colorado | $260,981 | 2.4% | 92.5% |
| 6 | Washington County, Colorado | $173,270 | 1.6% | 94.1% |
| 7 | Phillips County, Colorado | $140,775 | 1.3% | 95.4% |
| 8 | Montrose County, Colorado | $138,944 | 1.3% | 96.7% |
| 9 | Pueblo County, Colorado | $131,206 | 1.2% | 97.9% |
| 10 | Saguache County, Colorado | $107,325 | 1.0% | 98.9% |
| 11 | Conejos County, Colorado | $66,107 | 0.6% | 99.6% |
| 12 | Elbert County, Colorado | $47,717 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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