Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Virginia totaled $26,532 in 2021
Counties in Virginia Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 2021
| Rank | County | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick County, Virginia | $10,560 | 39.8% | 39.8% |
| 2 | Botetourt County, Virginia | $8,110 | 30.6% | 70.4% |
| 3 | Halifax County, Virginia | $2,640 | 10.0% | 80.3% |
| 4 | Nelson County, Virginia | $2,138 | 8.1% | 88.4% |
| 5 | Prince William County, Virginia | $1,025 | 3.9% | 92.2% |
| 6 | Pittsylvania County, Virginia | $745 | 2.8% | 95.0% |
| 7 | Page County, Virginia | $621 | 2.3% | 97.4% |
| 8 | Spotsylvania County, Virginia | $354 | 1.3% | 98.7% |
| 9 | Smyth County, Virginia | $339 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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