Conservation payments in Vermont totaled $282,278 in 2021
Counties in Vermont Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 2021
| Rank | County | Total Conservation Programs 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Vermont | $92,340 | 32.7% | 32.7% |
| 2 | Addison County, Vermont | $79,868 | 28.3% | 61.0% |
| 3 | Orleans County, Vermont | $34,980 | 12.4% | 73.4% |
| 4 | Rutland County, Vermont | $27,775 | 9.8% | 83.2% |
| 5 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $15,732 | 5.6% | 88.8% |
| 6 | Orange County, Vermont | $11,796 | 4.2% | 93.0% |
| 7 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $7,945 | 2.8% | 95.8% |
| 8 | Windham County, Vermont | $5,886 | 2.1% | 97.9% |
| 9 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $2,617 | 0.9% | 98.8% |
| 10 | Essex County, Vermont | $1,975 | 0.7% | 99.5% |
| 11 | Bennington County, Vermont | $924 | 0.3% | 99.8% |
| 12 | Washington County, Vermont | $290 | 0.1% | 99.9% |
| 13 | Windsor County, Vermont | $150 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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