Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments in Vermont totaled $48,661 in 2018
Counties in Vermont Receiving Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Vermont | $17,313 | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| 2 | Addison County, Vermont | $8,396 | 17.3% | 52.8% |
| 3 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $7,650 | 15.7% | 68.6% |
| 4 | Rutland County, Vermont | $5,534 | 11.4% | 79.9% |
| 5 | Essex County, Vermont | $2,529 | 5.2% | 85.1% |
| 6 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $2,375 | 4.9% | 90.0% |
| 7 | Bennington County, Vermont | $2,239 | 4.6% | 94.6% |
| 8 | Orleans County, Vermont | $1,482 | 3.0% | 97.7% |
| 9 | Orange County, Vermont | $696 | 1.4% | 99.1% |
| 10 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $447 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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