Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Maryland totaled $97,619 from 1995-2021.
Counties in Maryland Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington County, Maryland | $75,596 | 77.4% | 77.4% |
| 2 | Dorchester County, Maryland | $19,008 | 19.5% | 96.9% |
| 3 | Harford County, Maryland | $1,981 | 2.0% | 98.9% |
| 4 | Carroll County, Maryland | $720 | 0.7% | 99.7% |
| 5 | Garrett County, Maryland | $314 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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