Direct Payment Program payments in Lee County, North Carolina totaled $1.7 million from 1995-2021.
Programs included in Direct Payment Program payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2021 |
|---|---|
| Direct Payment - Upland Cotton | $1,348,752 |
| Direct Payment - Soybeans | $200,482 |
| Direct Payment - Wheat | $114,490 |
| Direct Payment - Corn | $57,310 |
| Direct Payment - Sorghum | $7,045 |
| Direct Payment - Oats | $2,331 |
| Direct Payment - Barley | $618 |
| Direct Payment - Sunflower | $60 |
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