Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) in Connecticut
WHIP payments by practice class in Connecticut
- Farm, Ranch & Land Management
- Structures, Equipment & Facilities
Contracts
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WHIP payments by practice suite in Connecticut
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WHIP payments by contract size in Connecticut, 2004-2015
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Most commonly used enhancement practices for WHIP contracts in Connecticut
WHIP impacts on resource concerns in Connecticut, 2004-2015
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WHIP payments by county in Connecticut, 2004-2015
| Rank | County | Payments |
|---|
| 1 | Litchfield County, Connecticut | $2,770,815 |
| 2 | New London County, Connecticut | $1,971,024 |
| 3 | Windham County, Connecticut | $1,314,152 |
| 4 | Tolland County, Connecticut | $602,381 |
| 5 | Hartford County, Connecticut | $580,889 |
| 6 | Fairfield County, Connecticut | $493,963 |
| 7 | New Haven County, Connecticut | $465,334 |
| 8 | Middlesex County, Connecticut | $357,623 |
USDA Census of Agriculture Data for Connecticut, 2012
Land in Connecticut, 2012
| Land type | Acres |
|---|
| Number of Farms: | 5,977 |
| Total Acres in Farms: | 436,539 |
| Cropland Acres: | 151,144 |
| Permanent pasture and rangeland: | 39,806 |
| Woodland Acres: | 144,391 |
| Farmsteads, homes, buildings, facilities, ponds, roads, wasteland, etc. Acres: | 101,198 |
Livestock in Connecticut, 2012
| Livestock | Number of Animals |
|---|
| Broilers and other meat-type chickens sold | 265,099 |
| Cattle and calves inventory | 48,278 |
| Sheep and lambs inventory | 6,093 |
| Hogs and pigs inventory | 4,737 |
| Layers inventory | 0 |
Crops in Connecticut, 2012
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