Deficiency Payment payments in Vermont totaled $586,778 from 1995-2021.
Counties in Vermont Receiving Deficiency Payment payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Deficiency Payment 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addison County, Vermont | $164,575 | 28.0% | 28.0% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Vermont | $119,089 | 20.3% | 48.3% |
| 3 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $51,233 | 8.7% | 57.1% |
| 4 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $39,650 | 6.8% | 63.8% |
| 5 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $31,465 | 5.4% | 69.2% |
| 6 | Rutland County, Vermont | $31,241 | 5.3% | 74.5% |
| 7 | Bennington County, Vermont | $29,368 | 5.0% | 79.5% |
| 8 | Windham County, Vermont | $25,049 | 4.3% | 83.8% |
| 9 | Windsor County, Vermont | $24,080 | 4.1% | 87.9% |
| 10 | Orange County, Vermont | $19,209 | 3.3% | 91.2% |
| 11 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $18,625 | 3.2% | 94.3% |
| 12 | Orleans County, Vermont | $12,312 | 2.1% | 96.4% |
| 13 | Washington County, Vermont | $11,783 | 2.0% | 98.4% |
| 14 | Essex County, Vermont | $9,099 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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