Conservation payments in Vermont totaled $274,330 in 2019
Counties in Vermont Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 2019
| Rank | County | Total Conservation Programs 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addison County, Vermont | $88,167 | 32.1% | 32.1% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Vermont | $68,260 | 24.9% | 57.0% |
| 3 | Rutland County, Vermont | $33,132 | 12.1% | 69.1% |
| 4 | Orleans County, Vermont | $29,749 | 10.8% | 79.9% |
| 5 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $16,788 | 6.1% | 86.1% |
| 6 | Orange County, Vermont | $12,794 | 4.7% | 90.7% |
| 7 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $10,387 | 3.8% | 94.5% |
| 8 | Windham County, Vermont | $5,875 | 2.1% | 96.7% |
| 9 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $3,467 | 1.3% | 97.9% |
| 10 | Essex County, Vermont | $2,997 | 1.1% | 99.0% |
| 11 | Washington County, Vermont | $1,392 | 0.5% | 99.5% |
| 12 | Bennington County, Vermont | $1,172 | 0.4% | 99.9% |
| 13 | Windsor County, Vermont | $150 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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