Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments in Vermont totaled $898,987 in 2017
Counties in Vermont Receiving Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutland County, Vermont | $271,620 | 30.2% | 30.2% |
| 2 | Windham County, Vermont | $145,408 | 16.2% | 46.4% |
| 3 | Orange County, Vermont | $132,219 | 14.7% | 61.1% |
| 4 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $129,365 | 14.4% | 75.5% |
| 5 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $82,888 | 9.2% | 84.7% |
| 6 | Washington County, Vermont | $43,600 | 4.8% | 89.6% |
| 7 | Essex County, Vermont | $40,421 | 4.5% | 94.1% |
| 8 | Windsor County, Vermont | $39,896 | 4.4% | 98.5% |
| 9 | Addison County, Vermont | $10,575 | 1.2% | 99.7% |
| 10 | Franklin County, Vermont | $1,663 | 0.2% | 99.9% |
| 11 | Orleans County, Vermont | $890 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| 12 | Bennington County, Vermont | $420 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 13 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $22 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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