Vermont Farm Subsidies by County
All 27 Vermont counties ranked by total USDA farm subsidy payments. Washington County leads with $1,420M.
Which county in Vermont receives the most farm subsidies?
Washington County leads Vermont with $1,420M in total USDA farm subsidy payments. View Washington County details →
How are county subsidy totals calculated?
County totals are aggregated from individual payment records in USASpending.gov where a county is listed on the transaction. Totals include all USDA financial assistance award types — direct payments, conservation, commodity support, and disaster programs.
Does the per-capita figure reflect farm population only?
No. Per-capita figures divide total subsidy dollars by the county's total Census Bureau population, not just farm households. This provides a consistent basis for comparison across counties regardless of farm density.
| Rank | County | Total Payments | Avg $/Capita/Year | Records | Recipients | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington County | $1,420M | $1,483.88 | 1,298 | 199 | 2010–2025 |
| 2 | Macon County | $116M | — | 54 | 9 | 2014–2023 |
| 3 | Franklin County | $82M | $102.57 | 12,837 | 954 | 2010–2025 |
| 4 | Addison County | $74M | $123.47 | 10,430 | 695 | 2010–2025 |
| 5 | Shelby County | $65M | — | 9 | 2 | 2015–2016 |
| 6 | Orleans County | $42M | $95.02 | 5,607 | 308 | 2010–2025 |
| 7 | Rutland County | $27M | $27.46 | 5,080 | 446 | 2010–2025 |
| 8 | Caledonia County | $26M | $53.63 | 4,693 | 269 | 2010–2025 |
| 9 | Chittenden County | $25M | $9.50 | 5,430 | 354 | 2010–2025 |
| 10 | Windsor County | $25M | $27.48 | 3,970 | 205 | 2010–2025 |
| 11 | Windham County | $12M | $17.24 | 1,731 | 167 | 2010–2025 |
| 12 | Lamoille County | $12M | $30.18 | 1,734 | 124 | 2010–2025 |
| 13 | Orange County | $11M | $24.05 | 1,302 | 254 | 2010–2025 |
| 14 | Bennington County | $10M | $16.32 | 294 | 91 | 2010–2025 |
| 15 | Grafton County | $6M | — | 18 | 16 | 2010–2024 |
| 16 | Essex County | $2M | $29.91 | 561 | 80 | 2010–2025 |
| 17 | Cheshire County | $2M | — | 13 | 11 | 2010–2025 |
| 18 | Merrimack County | $2M | — | 17 | 12 | 2010–2025 |
| 19 | Hillsborough County | $2M | — | 18 | 13 | 2010–2025 |
| 20 | Grand Isle County | $1M | $23.20 | 503 | 67 | 2010–2025 |
| 21 | Hampden County | $1M | — | 2 | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| 22 | Cowley County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2018–2019 |
| 23 | Pasco County | $0M | — | 6 | 5 | 2011–2018 |
| 24 | Lowndes County | $0M | — | 4 | 4 | 2011–2014 |
| 25 | Sullivan County | $0M | — | 6 | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| 26 | Clinton County | $0M | — | 2 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 27 | Seminole County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |