Grasslands Reserve Program payments in Colorado totaled $210,959 in 2023
Counties in Colorado Receiving Grasslands Reserve Program payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Grasslands Reserve Program 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otero County, Colorado | $48,932 | 23.2% | 23.2% |
| 2 | Weld County, Colorado | $39,000 | 18.5% | 41.7% |
| 3 | Las Animas County, Colorado | $33,333 | 15.8% | 57.5% |
| 4 | Crowley County, Colorado | $29,294 | 13.9% | 71.4% |
| 5 | Morgan County, Colorado | $25,864 | 12.3% | 83.6% |
| 6 | Logan County, Colorado | $19,701 | 9.3% | 93.0% |
| 7 | Moffat County, Colorado | $8,333 | 4.0% | 96.9% |
| 8 | Pueblo County, Colorado | $6,502 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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