Conservation payments in Vermont totaled $52.5 million from 1995-2020‡.
Programs included in Subtotal, Conservation Programs payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2020‡ |
|---|---|
| Env. Quality Incentive Program | $27,446,375 |
| Conservation Reserve Program | $10,021,085 |
| Agricultural Conservation Program | $3,895,563 |
| Misc. Conservation Payments | $1,761,045 |
| Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) | $1,509,844 |
| Grasslands Reserve Program | $1,482,692 |
| Wetlands Reserve Program | $640,769 |
| Total Conservation Security Program | $363,790 |
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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