Conservation Reserve Program payments in Vermont totaled $11.4 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Vermont Receiving Conservation Reserve Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Conservation Reserve Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addison County, Vermont | $4,282,254 | 37.5% | 37.5% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Vermont | $2,675,785 | 23.4% | 60.9% |
| 3 | Rutland County, Vermont | $1,463,045 | 12.8% | 73.7% |
| 4 | Orleans County, Vermont | $1,079,629 | 9.4% | 83.2% |
| 5 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $526,276 | 4.6% | 87.8% |
| 6 | Orange County, Vermont | $421,607 | 3.7% | 91.5% |
| 7 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $297,323 | 2.6% | 94.1% |
| 8 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $207,022 | 1.8% | 95.9% |
| 9 | Bennington County, Vermont | $144,298 | 1.3% | 97.1% |
| 10 | Windham County, Vermont | $139,602 | 1.2% | 98.4% |
| 11 | Essex County, Vermont | $129,827 | 1.1% | 99.5% |
| 12 | Washington County, Vermont | $44,081 | 0.4% | 99.9% |
| 13 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $9,555 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| 14 | Windsor County, Vermont | $4,971 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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