Grasslands Reserve Program payments in Arkansas totaled $75,008 in 2017
Counties in Arkansas Receiving Grasslands Reserve Program payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Grasslands Reserve Program 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carroll County, Arkansas | $10,423 | 13.9% | 13.9% |
| 2 | Hempstead County, Arkansas | $10,325 | 13.8% | 27.7% |
| 3 | Jefferson County, Arkansas | $9,710 | 12.9% | 40.6% |
| 4 | Prairie County, Arkansas | $8,912 | 11.9% | 52.5% |
| 5 | Izard County, Arkansas | $6,782 | 9.0% | 61.5% |
| 6 | Miller County, Arkansas | $5,864 | 7.8% | 69.3% |
| 7 | Lawrence County, Arkansas | $5,660 | 7.5% | 76.9% |
| 8 | Washington County, Arkansas | $4,975 | 6.6% | 83.5% |
| 9 | Franklin County, Arkansas | $2,800 | 3.7% | 87.3% |
| 10 | Faulkner County, Arkansas | $1,833 | 2.4% | 89.7% |
| 11 | Craighead County, Arkansas | $1,588 | 2.1% | 91.8% |
| 12 | Dallas County, Arkansas | $1,445 | 1.9% | 93.7% |
| 13 | Boone County, Arkansas | $1,230 | 1.6% | 95.4% |
| 14 | Conway County, Arkansas | $1,216 | 1.6% | 97.0% |
| 15 | Desha County, Arkansas | $988 | 1.3% | 98.3% |
| 16 | Greene County, Arkansas | $656 | 0.9% | 99.2% |
| 17 | White County, Arkansas | $601 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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