Margin Protection Program payments in New Jersey totaled $425,098 in 2018
Counties in New Jersey Receiving Margin Protection Program payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Margin Protection Program 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sussex County, New Jersey | $113,768 | 26.8% | 26.8% |
| 2 | Salem County, New Jersey | $96,492 | 22.7% | 49.5% |
| 3 | Warren County, New Jersey | $92,979 | 21.9% | 71.3% |
| 4 | Gloucester County, New Jersey | $59,384 | 14.0% | 85.3% |
| 5 | Hunterdon County, New Jersey | $26,263 | 6.2% | 91.5% |
| 6 | Cumberland County, New Jersey | $20,002 | 4.7% | 96.2% |
| 7 | Ocean County, New Jersey | $8,269 | 1.9% | 98.1% |
| 8 | Somerset County, New Jersey | $7,941 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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