Dairy Programs payments in Puerto Rico totaled $10.4 million in 2021
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 2021
| Rank | County | Dairy Programs 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $6,922,691 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| 2 | Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico | $1,289,097 | 12.4% | 79.2% |
| 3 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $1,065,395 | 10.3% | 89.4% |
| 4 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $880,520 | 8.5% | 97.9% |
| 5 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $124,021 | 1.2% | 99.1% |
| 6 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $91,682 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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