Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments in Connecticut totaled $143,068 in 2019
Counties in Connecticut Receiving Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments, 2019
| Rank | County | Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Litchfield County, Connecticut | $72,575 | 50.7% | 50.7% |
| 2 | Tolland County, Connecticut | $42,041 | 29.4% | 80.1% |
| 3 | Hartford County, Connecticut | $14,382 | 10.1% | 90.2% |
| 4 | New London County, Connecticut | $12,750 | 8.9% | 99.1% |
| 5 | New Haven County, Connecticut | $1,320 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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