Conservation payments in Vermont totaled $472,243 in 2016
Counties in Vermont Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Total Conservation Programs 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addison County, Vermont | $106,084 | 22.5% | 22.5% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Vermont | $84,270 | 17.8% | 40.3% |
| 3 | Orleans County, Vermont | $73,261 | 15.5% | 55.8% |
| 4 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $60,407 | 12.8% | 68.6% |
| 5 | Orange County, Vermont | $43,992 | 9.3% | 77.9% |
| 6 | Rutland County, Vermont | $39,289 | 8.3% | 86.2% |
| 7 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $36,613 | 7.8% | 94.0% |
| 8 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $10,328 | 2.2% | 96.2% |
| 9 | Windham County, Vermont | $6,933 | 1.5% | 97.7% |
| 10 | Bennington County, Vermont | $5,140 | 1.1% | 98.7% |
| 11 | Essex County, Vermont | $3,727 | 0.8% | 99.5% |
| 12 | Washington County, Vermont | $2,006 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| 13 | Windsor County, Vermont | $193 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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