Conservation Reserve Program payments in Essex County, Vermont totaled $3,292 in 2018
Counties in Essex County, Vermont Receiving Conservation Reserve Program payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Conservation Reserve Program 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Vermont | $125,982 | 32.4% | 32.4% |
| 2 | Addison County, Vermont | $99,706 | 25.7% | 58.1% |
| 3 | Orleans County, Vermont | $51,868 | 13.4% | 71.5% |
| 4 | Rutland County, Vermont | $31,148 | 8.0% | 79.5% |
| 5 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $24,484 | 6.3% | 85.8% |
| 6 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $19,268 | 5.0% | 90.8% |
| 7 | Orange County, Vermont | $13,647 | 3.5% | 94.3% |
| 8 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $10,365 | 2.7% | 96.9% |
| 9 | Windham County, Vermont | $5,886 | 1.5% | 98.5% |
| 10 | Essex County, Vermont | $3,292 | 0.8% | 99.3% |
| 11 | Washington County, Vermont | $1,392 | 0.4% | 99.7% |
| 12 | Bennington County, Vermont | $1,172 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| 13 | Windsor County, Vermont | $150 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
Federal crop insurance reform vital for incentivizing climate adaptation on farms
Farm Subsidies Ballooned Under Trump
Is Federal Crop Insurance Policy Leading to Another Dust Bowl?
Double Dipping:
The "Farm Crisis" Myth
Crying Wolf