Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Florida totaled $111,403 in 2016
Counties in Florida Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilchrist County, Florida | $26,389 | 23.7% | 23.7% |
| 2 | Hardee County, Florida | $21,353 | 19.2% | 42.9% |
| 3 | Pasco County, Florida | $14,991 | 13.5% | 56.3% |
| 4 | Collier County, Florida | $11,286 | 10.1% | 66.4% |
| 5 | Okeechobee County, Florida | $11,200 | 10.1% | 76.5% |
| 6 | Holmes County, Florida | $7,126 | 6.4% | 82.9% |
| 7 | Sumter County, Florida | $4,981 | 4.5% | 87.4% |
| 8 | Suwannee County, Florida | $4,365 | 3.9% | 91.3% |
| 9 | Columbia County, Florida | $3,278 | 2.9% | 94.2% |
| 10 | Union County, Florida | $1,853 | 1.7% | 95.9% |
| 11 | Citrus County, Florida | $1,425 | 1.3% | 97.2% |
| 12 | Jefferson County, Florida | $1,425 | 1.3% | 98.4% |
| 13 | Hendry County, Florida | $1,235 | 1.1% | 99.6% |
| 14 | Lee County, Florida | $496 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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