Margin Protection Program payments in Colorado totaled $980,007 in 2018
Counties in Colorado Receiving Margin Protection Program payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Margin Protection Program 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weld County, Colorado | $733,604 | 74.9% | 74.9% |
| 2 | Adams County, Colorado | $55,764 | 5.7% | 80.5% |
| 3 | Larimer County, Colorado | $34,107 | 3.5% | 84.0% |
| 4 | Morgan County, Colorado | $31,320 | 3.2% | 87.2% |
| 5 | Conejos County, Colorado | $29,985 | 3.1% | 90.3% |
| 6 | Montrose County, Colorado | $29,471 | 3.0% | 93.3% |
| 7 | Kit Carson County, Colorado | $28,582 | 2.9% | 96.2% |
| 8 | Mesa County, Colorado | $28,119 | 2.9% | 99.1% |
| 9 | Rio Grande County, Colorado | $9,055 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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