Direct Payment Program payments in Minnesota totaled $124,750 in 2017
Counties in Minnesota Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Direct Payment Program 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mille Lacs County, Minnesota | $35,630 | 28.6% | 28.6% |
| 2 | Martin County, Minnesota | $33,917 | 27.2% | 55.7% |
| 3 | Aitkin County, Minnesota | $16,792 | 13.5% | 69.2% |
| 4 | Stearns County, Minnesota | $14,888 | 11.9% | 81.1% |
| 5 | Sherburne County, Minnesota | $8,138 | 6.5% | 87.7% |
| 6 | Lyon County, Minnesota | $5,788 | 4.6% | 92.3% |
| 7 | Scott County, Minnesota | $3,756 | 3.0% | 95.3% |
| 8 | Renville County, Minnesota | $2,483 | 2.0% | 97.3% |
| 9 | Pipestone County, Minnesota | $2,148 | 1.7% | 99.0% |
| 10 | Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota | $1,185 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| 11 | Chippewa County, Minnesota | $25 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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