Grasslands Reserve Program payments in Maine totaled $4,032 in 2019
Counties in Maine Receiving Grasslands Reserve Program payments, 2019
| Rank | County | Grasslands Reserve Program 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sagadahoc County, Maine | $2,080 | 51.6% | 51.6% |
| 2 | Washington County, Maine | $662 | 16.4% | 68.0% |
| 3 | Franklin County, Maine | $409 | 10.1% | 78.1% |
| 4 | Waldo County, Maine | $329 | 8.2% | 86.3% |
| 5 | Lincoln County, Maine | $302 | 7.5% | 93.8% |
| 6 | Knox County, Maine | $250 | 6.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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