Commodity subsidies in Vermont totaled $947,649 in 2017
Counties in Vermont Receiving Commodity Payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Total Commodity Programs 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutland County, Vermont | $276,895 | 29.2% | 29.2% |
| 2 | Windham County, Vermont | $145,408 | 15.3% | 44.6% |
| 3 | Orange County, Vermont | $140,834 | 14.9% | 59.4% |
| 4 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $133,749 | 14.1% | 73.5% |
| 5 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $83,335 | 8.8% | 82.3% |
| 6 | Washington County, Vermont | $43,600 | 4.6% | 86.9% |
| 7 | Essex County, Vermont | $42,952 | 4.5% | 91.5% |
| 8 | Windsor County, Vermont | $41,311 | 4.4% | 95.8% |
| 9 | Addison County, Vermont | $17,214 | 1.8% | 97.6% |
| 10 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $7,679 | 0.8% | 98.5% |
| 11 | Orleans County, Vermont | $7,405 | 0.8% | 99.2% |
| 12 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $2,702 | 0.3% | 99.5% |
| 13 | Franklin County, Vermont | $2,604 | 0.3% | 99.8% |
| 14 | Bennington County, Vermont | $1,961 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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