Grasslands Reserve Program payments in Maryland totaled $375,431 from 1995-2023.
Counties in Maryland Receiving Grasslands Reserve Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Grasslands Reserve Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allegany County, Maryland | $192,689 | 51.3% | 51.3% |
| 2 | Garrett County, Maryland | $75,999 | 20.2% | 71.6% |
| 3 | Carroll County, Maryland | $46,588 | 12.4% | 84.0% |
| 4 | Frederick County, Maryland | $23,462 | 6.2% | 90.2% |
| 5 | Harford County, Maryland | $23,382 | 6.2% | 96.5% |
| 6 | Washington County, Maryland | $13,311 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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