Dairy Programs payments in Florida totaled $5.4 million in 2023
Counties in Florida Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Dairy Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okeechobee County, Florida | $870,053 | 16.0% | 16.0% |
| 2 | Lafayette County, Florida | $806,645 | 14.9% | 30.9% |
| 3 | Gilchrist County, Florida | $554,421 | 10.2% | 41.1% |
| 4 | Manatee County, Florida | $521,765 | 9.6% | 50.7% |
| 5 | Suwannee County, Florida | $508,084 | 9.4% | 60.1% |
| 6 | Jefferson County, Florida | $441,280 | 8.1% | 68.2% |
| 7 | Hardee County, Florida | $321,361 | 5.9% | 74.1% |
| 8 | Highlands County, Florida | $309,268 | 5.7% | 79.8% |
| 9 | Madison County, Florida | $296,257 | 5.5% | 85.3% |
| 10 | Jackson County, Florida | $251,527 | 4.6% | 89.9% |
| 11 | Alachua County, Florida | $142,750 | 2.6% | 92.6% |
| 12 | DeSoto County, Florida | $141,956 | 2.6% | 95.2% |
| 13 | Citrus County, Florida | $134,837 | 2.5% | 97.7% |
| 14 | Putnam County, Florida | $126,463 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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