Biomass Crop Assistance Program payments in Vermont totaled $3.6 million from 1995-2021.
Counties in Vermont Receiving Biomass Crop Assistance Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Biomass Crop Assistance Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orange County, Vermont | $840,121 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Vermont | $759,316 | 21.1% | 44.4% |
| 3 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $504,125 | 14.0% | 58.4% |
| 4 | Essex County, Vermont | $288,880 | 8.0% | 66.4% |
| 5 | Windsor County, Vermont | $265,936 | 7.4% | 73.8% |
| 6 | Addison County, Vermont | $252,908 | 7.0% | 80.8% |
| 7 | Orleans County, Vermont | $227,932 | 6.3% | 87.1% |
| 8 | Windham County, Vermont | $126,946 | 3.5% | 90.6% |
| 9 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $123,831 | 3.4% | 94.1% |
| 10 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $106,676 | 3.0% | 97.0% |
| 11 | Rutland County, Vermont | $93,391 | 2.6% | 99.6% |
| 12 | Bennington County, Vermont | $13,812 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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