Misc. Conservation Payments in Arizona totaled $243,921 from 1995-2020‡.
Counties in Arizona Receiving Misc. Conservation Payments payments, 1995-2020‡
| Rank | County | Misc. Conservation Payments 1995-2020‡ | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuma County, Arizona | $114,793 | 47.1% | 47.1% |
| 2 | Cochise County, Arizona | $46,035 | 18.9% | 65.9% |
| 3 | Maricopa County, Arizona | $24,750 | 10.1% | 76.1% |
| 4 | Pinal County, Arizona | $24,628 | 10.1% | 86.2% |
| 5 | Coconino County, Arizona | $16,505 | 6.8% | 92.9% |
| 6 | Santa Cruz County, Arizona | $15,815 | 6.5% | 99.4% |
| 7 | Gila County, Arizona | $1,395 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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