Conservation payments in Penobscot County, Maine totaled $0 in 2023
Counties in Penobscot County, Maine Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Total Conservation Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23004 | $99,791 | 53.7% | 53.7% |
| 2 | Aroostook County, Maine | $72,321 | 38.9% | 92.6% |
| 3 | 23002 | $9,282 | 5.0% | 97.6% |
| 4 | Sagadahoc County, Maine | $2,080 | 1.1% | 98.7% |
| 5 | Franklin County, Maine | $1,666 | 0.9% | 99.6% |
| 6 | Washington County, Maine | $662 | 0.4% | 99.9% |
| 7 | Knox County, Maine | $99 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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