Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Vermont totaled $698,017 from 1995-2021.
Counties in Vermont Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orleans County, Vermont | $365,225 | 52.3% | 52.3% |
| 2 | Addison County, Vermont | $109,420 | 15.7% | 68.0% |
| 3 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $108,592 | 15.6% | 83.6% |
| 4 | Rutland County, Vermont | $66,595 | 9.5% | 93.1% |
| 5 | Bennington County, Vermont | $33,250 | 4.8% | 97.9% |
| 6 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $7,472 | 1.1% | 98.9% |
| 7 | Washington County, Vermont | $4,840 | 0.7% | 99.6% |
| 8 | Franklin County, Vermont | $2,623 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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