Conservation payments in Maine totaled $781,928 in 2012
Counties in Maine Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 2012
| Rank | County | Total Conservation Programs 2012 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23004 | $362,179 | 46.3% | 46.3% |
| 2 | Aroostook County, Maine | $259,522 | 33.2% | 79.5% |
| 3 | 23002 | $150,258 | 19.2% | 98.7% |
| 4 | Franklin County, Maine | $3,465 | 0.4% | 99.2% |
| 5 | Kennebec County, Maine | $3,272 | 0.4% | 99.6% |
| 6 | Penobscot County, Maine | $837 | 0.1% | 99.7% |
| 7 | Oxford County, Maine | $785 | 0.1% | 99.8% |
| 8 | Waldo County, Maine | $638 | 0.1% | 99.9% |
| 9 | Knox County, Maine | $596 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| 10 | Lincoln County, Maine | $231 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 11 | Androscoggin County, Maine | $140 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 12 | Washington County, Maine | $5 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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