Conservation Reserve Program payments in Vermont totaled $437,429 in 2017
Counties in Vermont Receiving Conservation Reserve Program payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Conservation Reserve Program 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addison County, Vermont | $99,905 | 22.8% | 22.8% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Vermont | $87,984 | 20.1% | 43.0% |
| 3 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $68,214 | 15.6% | 58.5% |
| 4 | Orleans County, Vermont | $45,442 | 10.4% | 68.9% |
| 5 | Orange County, Vermont | $44,275 | 10.1% | 79.1% |
| 6 | Rutland County, Vermont | $36,585 | 8.4% | 87.4% |
| 7 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $24,035 | 5.5% | 92.9% |
| 8 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $15,302 | 3.5% | 96.4% |
| 9 | Windham County, Vermont | $5,886 | 1.3% | 97.8% |
| 10 | Bennington County, Vermont | $4,532 | 1.0% | 98.8% |
| 11 | Essex County, Vermont | $3,727 | 0.9% | 99.6% |
| 12 | Washington County, Vermont | $1,392 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| 13 | Windsor County, Vermont | $150 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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