Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in La Plata County, Colorado totaled $5,097 in 2023
Counties in La Plata County, Colorado Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington County, Colorado | $56,952 | 51.8% | 51.8% |
| 2 | Phillips County, Colorado | $13,288 | 12.1% | 63.9% |
| 3 | Logan County, Colorado | $10,601 | 9.6% | 73.5% |
| 4 | Morgan County, Colorado | $9,277 | 8.4% | 81.9% |
| 5 | Prowers County, Colorado | $6,323 | 5.7% | 87.7% |
| 6 | Baca County, Colorado | $5,484 | 5.0% | 92.7% |
| 7 | La Plata County, Colorado | $5,097 | 4.6% | 97.3% |
| 8 | Sedgwick County, Colorado | $2,969 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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