Commodity subsidies in Orange County, Vermont totaled $1.8 million in 2023
Counties in Orange County, Vermont Receiving Commodity Payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Total Commodity Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Vermont | $7,864,442 | 26.9% | 26.9% |
| 2 | Addison County, Vermont | $6,892,788 | 23.5% | 50.4% |
| 3 | Orleans County, Vermont | $3,917,603 | 13.4% | 63.8% |
| 4 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $1,896,532 | 6.5% | 70.3% |
| 5 | Orange County, Vermont | $1,776,997 | 6.1% | 76.3% |
| 6 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $1,215,445 | 4.2% | 80.5% |
| 7 | Rutland County, Vermont | $1,184,825 | 4.0% | 84.5% |
| 8 | Washington County, Vermont | $996,346 | 3.4% | 88.0% |
| 9 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $834,094 | 2.8% | 90.8% |
| 10 | Windham County, Vermont | $821,585 | 2.8% | 93.6% |
| 11 | Windsor County, Vermont | $637,759 | 2.2% | 95.8% |
| 12 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $614,047 | 2.1% | 97.9% |
| 13 | Bennington County, Vermont | $323,744 | 1.1% | 99.0% |
| 14 | Essex County, Vermont | $295,988 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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