Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in South Carolina totaled $21,325 in 2019
Counties in South Carolina Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2019
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newberry County, South Carolina | $11,192 | 52.5% | 52.5% |
| 2 | York County, South Carolina | $3,543 | 16.6% | 69.1% |
| 3 | Dillon County, South Carolina | $2,810 | 13.2% | 82.3% |
| 4 | Chesterfield County, South Carolina | $1,200 | 5.6% | 87.9% |
| 5 | Greenville County, South Carolina | $860 | 4.0% | 91.9% |
| 6 | Pickens County, South Carolina | $860 | 4.0% | 96.0% |
| 7 | Spartanburg County, South Carolina | $860 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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