Commodity subsidies in Vermont totaled $11.0 million in 2018
Counties in Vermont Receiving Commodity Payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Total Commodity Programs 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addison County, Vermont | $3,089,639 | 28.2% | 28.2% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Vermont | $2,814,497 | 25.7% | 53.8% |
| 3 | Orleans County, Vermont | $1,278,061 | 11.6% | 65.5% |
| 4 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $662,465 | 6.0% | 71.5% |
| 5 | Orange County, Vermont | $590,694 | 5.4% | 76.9% |
| 6 | Rutland County, Vermont | $495,181 | 4.5% | 81.4% |
| 7 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $444,031 | 4.0% | 85.4% |
| 8 | Washington County, Vermont | $305,678 | 2.8% | 88.2% |
| 9 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $295,221 | 2.7% | 90.9% |
| 10 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $254,344 | 2.3% | 93.2% |
| 11 | Windham County, Vermont | $214,250 | 2.0% | 95.2% |
| 12 | Windsor County, Vermont | $193,485 | 1.8% | 97.0% |
| 13 | Bennington County, Vermont | $185,867 | 1.7% | 98.6% |
| 14 | Essex County, Vermont | $148,531 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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