Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments in Vermont totaled $10.1 million from 1995-2021.
Counties in Vermont Receiving Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Vermont | $2,908,209 | 28.9% | 28.9% |
| 2 | Addison County, Vermont | $2,728,519 | 27.1% | 56.0% |
| 3 | Orleans County, Vermont | $1,194,051 | 11.9% | 67.8% |
| 4 | Rutland County, Vermont | $665,214 | 6.6% | 74.4% |
| 5 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $492,507 | 4.9% | 79.3% |
| 6 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $389,990 | 3.9% | 83.2% |
| 7 | Orange County, Vermont | $350,790 | 3.5% | 86.7% |
| 8 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $275,192 | 2.7% | 89.4% |
| 9 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $243,636 | 2.4% | 91.9% |
| 10 | Washington County, Vermont | $204,353 | 2.0% | 93.9% |
| 11 | Windham County, Vermont | $197,097 | 2.0% | 95.8% |
| 12 | Windsor County, Vermont | $161,425 | 1.6% | 97.4% |
| 13 | Essex County, Vermont | $128,874 | 1.3% | 98.7% |
| 14 | Bennington County, Vermont | $128,726 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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