Direct Payment Program payments in Maryland totaled $6,683 in 2016
Counties in Maryland Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Direct Payment Program 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen Anne's County, Maryland | $20,421 | 305.6% | 305.6% |
| 2 | Cecil County, Maryland | $6,046 | 90.5% | 396.0% |
| 3 | Kent County, Maryland | $112 | 1.7% | 397.7% |
| 4 | Dorchester County, Maryland | $-19,896 | -297.7% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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