Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Vermont totaled $158,573 from 1995-2023.
Counties in Vermont Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Vermont | $34,029 | 21.5% | 21.5% |
| 2 | Rutland County, Vermont | $27,954 | 17.6% | 39.1% |
| 3 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $21,662 | 13.7% | 52.7% |
| 4 | Addison County, Vermont | $19,811 | 12.5% | 65.2% |
| 5 | Windsor County, Vermont | $16,958 | 10.7% | 75.9% |
| 6 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $14,848 | 9.4% | 85.3% |
| 7 | Orleans County, Vermont | $7,980 | 5.0% | 90.3% |
| 8 | Washington County, Vermont | $5,006 | 3.2% | 93.5% |
| 9 | Bennington County, Vermont | $3,451 | 2.2% | 95.7% |
| 10 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $3,450 | 2.2% | 97.8% |
| 11 | Windham County, Vermont | $3,424 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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