Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments in New Jersey totaled $342,290 in 2017
Counties in New Jersey Receiving Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hunterdon County, New Jersey | $55,503 | 16.2% | 16.2% |
| 2 | Mercer County, New Jersey | $48,463 | 14.2% | 30.4% |
| 3 | Burlington County, New Jersey | $47,591 | 13.9% | 44.3% |
| 4 | Somerset County, New Jersey | $36,066 | 10.5% | 54.8% |
| 5 | Monmouth County, New Jersey | $33,459 | 9.8% | 64.6% |
| 6 | Warren County, New Jersey | $32,571 | 9.5% | 74.1% |
| 7 | Cumberland County, New Jersey | $29,913 | 8.7% | 82.8% |
| 8 | Salem County, New Jersey | $20,567 | 6.0% | 88.9% |
| 9 | Middlesex County, New Jersey | $16,260 | 4.8% | 93.6% |
| 10 | Gloucester County, New Jersey | $9,465 | 2.8% | 96.4% |
| 11 | Sussex County, New Jersey | $7,927 | 2.3% | 98.7% |
| 12 | Ocean County, New Jersey | $4,505 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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