Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments in Vermont totaled $8.6 million from 1995-2021.
Counties in Vermont Receiving Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addison County, Vermont | $2,803,172 | 32.5% | 32.5% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Vermont | $1,615,475 | 18.7% | 51.2% |
| 3 | Rutland County, Vermont | $873,033 | 10.1% | 61.3% |
| 4 | Orleans County, Vermont | $584,355 | 6.8% | 68.0% |
| 5 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $560,812 | 6.5% | 74.5% |
| 6 | Windham County, Vermont | $469,123 | 5.4% | 80.0% |
| 7 | Orange County, Vermont | $432,341 | 5.0% | 85.0% |
| 8 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $283,211 | 3.3% | 88.2% |
| 9 | Washington County, Vermont | $232,744 | 2.7% | 90.9% |
| 10 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $208,856 | 2.4% | 93.4% |
| 11 | Windsor County, Vermont | $183,588 | 2.1% | 95.5% |
| 12 | Essex County, Vermont | $166,333 | 1.9% | 97.4% |
| 13 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $165,487 | 1.9% | 99.3% |
| 14 | Bennington County, Vermont | $57,805 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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