Dairy Programs payments in Vermont totaled $165 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Vermont Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Dairy Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Vermont | $42,804,400 | 25.9% | 25.9% |
| 2 | Addison County, Vermont | $38,332,244 | 23.2% | 49.2% |
| 3 | Orleans County, Vermont | $21,397,274 | 13.0% | 62.2% |
| 4 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $11,128,942 | 6.7% | 68.9% |
| 5 | Orange County, Vermont | $10,422,155 | 6.3% | 75.2% |
| 6 | Rutland County, Vermont | $8,648,348 | 5.2% | 80.5% |
| 7 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $7,051,796 | 4.3% | 84.7% |
| 8 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $4,987,415 | 3.0% | 87.8% |
| 9 | Washington County, Vermont | $4,278,343 | 2.6% | 90.3% |
| 10 | Windham County, Vermont | $4,061,077 | 2.5% | 92.8% |
| 11 | Windsor County, Vermont | $3,729,443 | 2.3% | 95.1% |
| 12 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $3,140,688 | 1.9% | 97.0% |
| 13 | Essex County, Vermont | $2,631,684 | 1.6% | 98.6% |
| 14 | Bennington County, Vermont | $2,362,587 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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