Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Washington totaled $86,734 in 2017
Counties in Washington Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Klickitat County, Washington | $72,325 | 83.4% | 83.4% |
| 2 | Grant County, Washington | $18,356 | 21.2% | 104.6% |
| 3 | Garfield County, Washington | $8,541 | 9.8% | 114.4% |
| 4 | Stevens County, Washington | $881 | 1.0% | 115.4% |
| 5 | Okanogan County, Washington | $504 | 0.6% | 116.0% |
| 6 | Yakima County, Washington | $-13,873 | -16.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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