Grasslands Reserve Program payments in New Jersey totaled $559,770 from 1995-2023.
Counties in New Jersey Receiving Grasslands Reserve Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Grasslands Reserve Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren County, New Jersey | $203,990 | 36.4% | 36.4% |
| 2 | Salem County, New Jersey | $155,123 | 27.7% | 64.2% |
| 3 | Sussex County, New Jersey | $54,498 | 9.7% | 73.9% |
| 4 | Burlington County, New Jersey | $47,887 | 8.6% | 82.4% |
| 5 | Mercer County, New Jersey | $46,012 | 8.2% | 90.7% |
| 6 | Monmouth County, New Jersey | $29,388 | 5.2% | 95.9% |
| 7 | Hunterdon County, New Jersey | $22,183 | 4.0% | 99.9% |
| 8 | Somerset County, New Jersey | $689 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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