Grasslands Reserve Program payments in Maine totaled $511,065 from 1995-2023.
Counties in Maine Receiving Grasslands Reserve Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Grasslands Reserve Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennebec County, Maine | $259,213 | 50.7% | 50.7% |
| 2 | Sagadahoc County, Maine | $55,910 | 10.9% | 61.7% |
| 3 | 23004 | $40,111 | 7.8% | 69.5% |
| 4 | Oxford County, Maine | $30,382 | 5.9% | 75.5% |
| 5 | Knox County, Maine | $25,072 | 4.9% | 80.4% |
| 6 | Aroostook County, Maine | $22,648 | 4.4% | 84.8% |
| 7 | Somerset County, Maine | $20,772 | 4.1% | 88.9% |
| 8 | Franklin County, Maine | $19,436 | 3.8% | 92.7% |
| 9 | Waldo County, Maine | $9,341 | 1.8% | 94.5% |
| 10 | 23002 | $9,208 | 1.8% | 96.3% |
| 11 | Washington County, Maine | $7,944 | 1.6% | 97.8% |
| 12 | Lincoln County, Maine | $6,678 | 1.3% | 99.1% |
| 13 | Piscataquis County, Maine | $4,350 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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