Margin Protection Program payments in Vermont totaled $7.2 million from 1995-2021.
Counties in Vermont Receiving Margin Protection Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Margin Protection Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Vermont | $1,864,150 | 26.1% | 26.1% |
| 2 | Addison County, Vermont | $1,660,412 | 23.2% | 49.3% |
| 3 | Orleans County, Vermont | $827,457 | 11.6% | 60.9% |
| 4 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $516,938 | 7.2% | 68.1% |
| 5 | Orange County, Vermont | $426,490 | 6.0% | 74.0% |
| 6 | Rutland County, Vermont | $369,154 | 5.2% | 79.2% |
| 7 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $301,815 | 4.2% | 83.4% |
| 8 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $238,248 | 3.3% | 86.8% |
| 9 | Washington County, Vermont | $202,529 | 2.8% | 89.6% |
| 10 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $183,416 | 2.6% | 92.2% |
| 11 | Windham County, Vermont | $160,015 | 2.2% | 94.4% |
| 12 | Bennington County, Vermont | $152,815 | 2.1% | 96.5% |
| 13 | Windsor County, Vermont | $151,095 | 2.1% | 98.6% |
| 14 | Essex County, Vermont | $96,671 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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