Grasslands Reserve Program payments in Louisiana totaled $44,990 in 2018
Counties in Louisiana Receiving Grasslands Reserve Program payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Grasslands Reserve Program 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana | $17,496 | 38.9% | 38.9% |
| 2 | Saint Helena Parish, Louisiana | $7,092 | 15.8% | 54.7% |
| 3 | Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana | $6,998 | 15.6% | 70.2% |
| 4 | Vermilion Parish, Louisiana | $3,582 | 8.0% | 78.2% |
| 5 | Livingston Parish, Louisiana | $3,436 | 7.6% | 85.8% |
| 6 | Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana | $3,152 | 7.0% | 92.8% |
| 7 | Lafourche Parish, Louisiana | $1,856 | 4.1% | 96.9% |
| 8 | West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana | $1,088 | 2.4% | 99.4% |
| 9 | West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana | $290 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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