Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments in Maine totaled $35,340 in 2019
Counties in Maine Receiving Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments, 2019
| Rank | County | Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aroostook County, Maine | $19,299 | 54.6% | 54.6% |
| 2 | 23002 | $6,429 | 18.2% | 72.8% |
| 3 | Penobscot County, Maine | $5,137 | 14.5% | 87.3% |
| 4 | 23004 | $2,021 | 5.7% | 93.1% |
| 5 | Androscoggin County, Maine | $1,039 | 2.9% | 96.0% |
| 6 | Somerset County, Maine | $644 | 1.8% | 97.8% |
| 7 | Piscataquis County, Maine | $562 | 1.6% | 99.4% |
| 8 | Waldo County, Maine | $117 | 0.3% | 99.7% |
| 9 | Cumberland County, Maine | $62 | 0.2% | 99.9% |
| 10 | Kennebec County, Maine | $30 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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