Commodity subsidies in Vermont totaled $362 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Vermont Receiving Commodity Payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Total Commodity Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Vermont | $94,637,826 | 26.2% | 26.2% |
| 2 | Addison County, Vermont | $91,385,689 | 25.3% | 51.4% |
| 3 | Orleans County, Vermont | $38,996,450 | 10.8% | 62.2% |
| 4 | Orange County, Vermont | $21,633,519 | 6.0% | 68.2% |
| 5 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $19,924,100 | 5.5% | 73.7% |
| 6 | Rutland County, Vermont | $18,389,124 | 5.1% | 78.8% |
| 7 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $17,189,305 | 4.8% | 83.5% |
| 8 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $11,433,120 | 3.2% | 86.7% |
| 9 | Windham County, Vermont | $10,469,744 | 2.9% | 89.6% |
| 10 | Washington County, Vermont | $10,130,386 | 2.8% | 92.4% |
| 11 | Windsor County, Vermont | $8,135,124 | 2.2% | 94.7% |
| 12 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $8,051,950 | 2.2% | 96.9% |
| 13 | Bennington County, Vermont | $5,819,913 | 1.6% | 98.5% |
| 14 | Essex County, Vermont | $5,464,365 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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