Dairy Programs payments in Vermont totaled $26.7 million in 2023
Counties in Vermont Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Dairy Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Vermont | $7,288,726 | 27.3% | 27.3% |
| 2 | Addison County, Vermont | $6,460,916 | 24.2% | 51.4% |
| 3 | Orleans County, Vermont | $3,427,207 | 12.8% | 64.3% |
| 4 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $1,716,766 | 6.4% | 70.7% |
| 5 | Orange County, Vermont | $1,612,835 | 6.0% | 76.7% |
| 6 | Rutland County, Vermont | $1,165,770 | 4.4% | 81.1% |
| 7 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $1,091,346 | 4.1% | 85.2% |
| 8 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $773,052 | 2.9% | 88.1% |
| 9 | Washington County, Vermont | $765,966 | 2.9% | 90.9% |
| 10 | Windham County, Vermont | $717,945 | 2.7% | 93.6% |
| 11 | Windsor County, Vermont | $602,741 | 2.3% | 95.9% |
| 12 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $511,860 | 1.9% | 97.8% |
| 13 | Bennington County, Vermont | $306,144 | 1.1% | 98.9% |
| 14 | Essex County, Vermont | $284,643 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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