Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Vermont totaled $123,901 from 1995-2021.
Counties in Vermont Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Vermont | $34,029 | 27.5% | 27.5% |
| 2 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $21,662 | 17.5% | 44.9% |
| 3 | Windsor County, Vermont | $16,958 | 13.7% | 58.6% |
| 4 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $14,848 | 12.0% | 70.6% |
| 5 | Addison County, Vermont | $12,843 | 10.4% | 81.0% |
| 6 | Orleans County, Vermont | $7,980 | 6.4% | 87.4% |
| 7 | Washington County, Vermont | $5,006 | 4.0% | 91.5% |
| 8 | Bennington County, Vermont | $3,451 | 2.8% | 94.3% |
| 9 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $3,450 | 2.8% | 97.0% |
| 10 | Windham County, Vermont | $3,424 | 2.8% | 99.8% |
| 11 | Rutland County, Vermont | $250 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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