Dairy Programs payments in Connecticut totaled $24.1 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Connecticut Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Dairy Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windham County, Connecticut | $6,684,285 | 27.8% | 27.8% |
| 2 | New London County, Connecticut | $6,137,068 | 25.5% | 53.3% |
| 3 | Litchfield County, Connecticut | $4,490,920 | 18.7% | 71.9% |
| 4 | Tolland County, Connecticut | $4,321,259 | 18.0% | 89.9% |
| 5 | Hartford County, Connecticut | $1,276,101 | 5.3% | 95.2% |
| 6 | New Haven County, Connecticut | $653,671 | 2.7% | 97.9% |
| 7 | Middlesex County, Connecticut | $436,306 | 1.8% | 99.7% |
| 8 | Fairfield County, Connecticut | $69,537 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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