Direct Payment Program payments in California totaled $207,838 in 2017
Counties in California Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Direct Payment Program 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kern County, California | $83,762 | 40.3% | 40.3% |
| 2 | Fresno County, California | $81,703 | 39.3% | 79.6% |
| 3 | San Luis Obispo County, California | $28,440 | 13.7% | 93.3% |
| 4 | Tulare County, California | $13,819 | 6.6% | 99.9% |
| 5 | Kings County, California | $114 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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