Conservation Reserve Program payments in Maine totaled $435,265 in 2016
Counties in Maine Receiving Conservation Reserve Program payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Conservation Reserve Program 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23004 | $221,075 | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| 2 | Aroostook County, Maine | $152,761 | 35.1% | 85.9% |
| 3 | 23002 | $57,626 | 13.2% | 99.1% |
| 4 | Franklin County, Maine | $2,070 | 0.5% | 99.6% |
| 5 | Penobscot County, Maine | $814 | 0.2% | 99.8% |
| 6 | Oxford County, Maine | $637 | 0.1% | 99.9% |
| 7 | Androscoggin County, Maine | $277 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| 8 | Washington County, Maine | $5 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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