Grasslands Reserve Program payments in Cherokee County, Alabama totaled $1,190 in 2023
Counties in Cherokee County, Alabama Receiving Grasslands Reserve Program payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Grasslands Reserve Program 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion County, Alabama | $4,330 | 29.0% | 29.0% |
| 2 | Lowndes County, Alabama | $3,161 | 21.2% | 50.2% |
| 3 | Greene County, Alabama | $2,600 | 17.4% | 67.7% |
| 4 | DeKalb County, Alabama | $1,695 | 11.4% | 79.0% |
| 5 | Sumter County, Alabama | $1,314 | 8.8% | 87.8% |
| 6 | Cherokee County, Alabama | $1,190 | 8.0% | 95.8% |
| 7 | Geneva County, Alabama | $622 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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