Conservation Reserve Program payments in New Jersey totaled $171,504 in 2019
Counties in New Jersey Receiving Conservation Reserve Program payments, 2019
| Rank | County | Conservation Reserve Program 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem County, New Jersey | $88,394 | 51.5% | 51.5% |
| 2 | Cumberland County, New Jersey | $28,540 | 16.6% | 68.2% |
| 3 | Hunterdon County, New Jersey | $22,023 | 12.8% | 81.0% |
| 4 | Warren County, New Jersey | $9,620 | 5.6% | 86.6% |
| 5 | Gloucester County, New Jersey | $9,396 | 5.5% | 92.1% |
| 6 | Somerset County, New Jersey | $6,653 | 3.9% | 96.0% |
| 7 | Atlantic County, New Jersey | $3,043 | 1.8% | 97.8% |
| 8 | Morris County, New Jersey | $1,263 | 0.7% | 98.5% |
| 9 | Mercer County, New Jersey | $908 | 0.5% | 99.0% |
| 10 | Sussex County, New Jersey | $866 | 0.5% | 99.5% |
| 11 | Burlington County, New Jersey | $748 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| 12 | Middlesex County, New Jersey | $50 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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