Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments in Vermont totaled $52,156 in 2017
Counties in Vermont Receiving Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Vermont | $16,541 | 31.7% | 31.7% |
| 2 | Orange County, Vermont | $7,864 | 15.1% | 46.8% |
| 3 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $7,657 | 14.7% | 61.5% |
| 4 | Addison County, Vermont | $6,639 | 12.7% | 74.2% |
| 5 | Rutland County, Vermont | $4,318 | 8.3% | 82.5% |
| 6 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $3,135 | 6.0% | 88.5% |
| 7 | Essex County, Vermont | $2,531 | 4.9% | 93.3% |
| 8 | Bennington County, Vermont | $1,541 | 3.0% | 96.3% |
| 9 | Orleans County, Vermont | $1,483 | 2.8% | 99.1% |
| 10 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $447 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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