Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Michigan totaled $874,252 in 2021
Counties in Michigan Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 2021
| Rank | County | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Traverse County, Michigan | $509,090 | 58.2% | 58.2% |
| 2 | Sanilac County, Michigan | $200,805 | 23.0% | 81.2% |
| 3 | Benzie County, Michigan | $89,087 | 10.2% | 91.4% |
| 4 | Berrien County, Michigan | $52,578 | 6.0% | 97.4% |
| 5 | Midland County, Michigan | $9,310 | 1.1% | 98.5% |
| 6 | Iosco County, Michigan | $4,796 | 0.5% | 99.0% |
| 7 | Oscoda County, Michigan | $3,734 | 0.4% | 99.4% |
| 8 | Saint Clair County, Michigan | $2,419 | 0.3% | 99.7% |
| 9 | Jackson County, Michigan | $849 | 0.1% | 99.8% |
| 10 | Huron County, Michigan | $566 | 0.1% | 99.9% |
| 11 | Alpena County, Michigan | $509 | 0.1% | 99.9% |
| 12 | Ogemaw County, Michigan | $509 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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