Conservation Reserve Program payments in Maine totaled $262,182 in 2019
Counties in Maine Receiving Conservation Reserve Program payments, 2019
| Rank | County | Conservation Reserve Program 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23004 | $136,087 | 51.9% | 51.9% |
| 2 | Aroostook County, Maine | $87,255 | 33.3% | 85.2% |
| 3 | 23002 | $36,243 | 13.8% | 99.0% |
| 4 | Franklin County, Maine | $1,217 | 0.5% | 99.5% |
| 5 | Penobscot County, Maine | $823 | 0.3% | 99.8% |
| 6 | Oxford County, Maine | $552 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| 7 | Washington County, Maine | $5 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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