Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments in Rhode Island totaled $64,593 from 1995-2021.
Counties in Rhode Island Receiving Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Livestock Forage Disaster Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence County, Rhode Island | $30,483 | 47.2% | 47.2% |
| 2 | Washington County, Rhode Island | $15,551 | 24.1% | 71.3% |
| 3 | Newport County, Rhode Island | $14,154 | 21.9% | 93.2% |
| 4 | Bristol County, Rhode Island | $2,568 | 4.0% | 97.2% |
| 5 | Kent County, Rhode Island | $1,837 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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