Livestock Disaster / Emergency payments in Rhode Island totaled $134,818 from 1995-2020‡.
Counties in Rhode Island Receiving Livestock Disaster / Emergency payments, 1995-2020‡
| Rank | County | Livestock Disaster / Emergency 1995-2020‡ | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newport County, Rhode Island | $48,747 | 36.2% | 36.2% |
| 2 | Providence County, Rhode Island | $40,036 | 29.7% | 65.9% |
| 3 | Washington County, Rhode Island | $29,072 | 21.6% | 87.4% |
| 4 | Kent County, Rhode Island | $13,430 | 10.0% | 97.4% |
| 5 | Bristol County, Rhode Island | $3,534 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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