Direct Payment Program payments in Vermont totaled $19.5 million from 1995-2021.
Counties in Vermont Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Direct Payment Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addison County, Vermont | $5,575,769 | 28.6% | 28.6% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Vermont | $4,590,276 | 23.5% | 52.1% |
| 3 | Rutland County, Vermont | $1,505,259 | 7.7% | 59.8% |
| 4 | Orleans County, Vermont | $1,461,465 | 7.5% | 67.3% |
| 5 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $1,150,553 | 5.9% | 73.2% |
| 6 | Orange County, Vermont | $795,000 | 4.1% | 77.3% |
| 7 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $721,126 | 3.7% | 80.9% |
| 8 | Bennington County, Vermont | $694,682 | 3.6% | 84.5% |
| 9 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $654,764 | 3.4% | 87.9% |
| 10 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $627,411 | 3.2% | 91.1% |
| 11 | Windham County, Vermont | $506,128 | 2.6% | 93.7% |
| 12 | Windsor County, Vermont | $475,946 | 2.4% | 96.1% |
| 13 | Washington County, Vermont | $420,788 | 2.2% | 98.3% |
| 14 | Essex County, Vermont | $339,068 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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