Dairy Programs payments in Puerto Rico totaled $46.6 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Dairy Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $31,950,360 | 68.5% | 68.5% |
| 2 | Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico | $4,724,342 | 10.1% | 78.7% |
| 3 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $4,574,950 | 9.8% | 88.5% |
| 4 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $4,428,087 | 9.5% | 98.0% |
| 5 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $520,901 | 1.1% | 99.1% |
| 6 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $413,247 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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