Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments in Connecticut totaled $179,111 in 2018
Counties in Connecticut Receiving Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tolland County, Connecticut | $89,254 | 49.8% | 49.8% |
| 2 | New London County, Connecticut | $66,218 | 37.0% | 86.8% |
| 3 | New Haven County, Connecticut | $16,198 | 9.0% | 95.8% |
| 4 | Hartford County, Connecticut | $6,082 | 3.4% | 99.2% |
| 5 | Middlesex County, Connecticut | $1,159 | 0.6% | 99.9% |
| 6 | Litchfield County, Connecticut | $200 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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