Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments in Vermont totaled $1.2 million in 2018
Counties in Vermont Receiving Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addison County, Vermont | $615,314 | 49.2% | 49.2% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Vermont | $323,185 | 25.9% | 75.1% |
| 3 | Orleans County, Vermont | $167,928 | 13.4% | 88.5% |
| 4 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $68,728 | 5.5% | 94.0% |
| 5 | Rutland County, Vermont | $34,403 | 2.8% | 96.8% |
| 6 | Washington County, Vermont | $32,816 | 2.6% | 99.4% |
| 7 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $6,391 | 0.5% | 99.9% |
| 8 | Bennington County, Vermont | $378 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 9 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $205 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 10 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $168 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 11 | Windham County, Vermont | $127 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 12 | Orange County, Vermont | $70 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 13 | Essex County, Vermont | $4 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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