Conservation payments in New Jersey totaled $507,091 in 2017
Counties in New Jersey Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Total Conservation Programs 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem County, New Jersey | $238,517 | 47.0% | 47.0% |
| 2 | Cumberland County, New Jersey | $145,194 | 28.6% | 75.7% |
| 3 | Gloucester County, New Jersey | $48,397 | 9.5% | 85.2% |
| 4 | Warren County, New Jersey | $28,265 | 5.6% | 90.8% |
| 5 | Hunterdon County, New Jersey | $23,142 | 4.6% | 95.4% |
| 6 | Somerset County, New Jersey | $13,382 | 2.6% | 98.0% |
| 7 | Atlantic County, New Jersey | $3,204 | 0.6% | 98.6% |
| 8 | Mercer County, New Jersey | $2,610 | 0.5% | 99.1% |
| 9 | Sussex County, New Jersey | $1,695 | 0.3% | 99.5% |
| 10 | Morris County, New Jersey | $1,253 | 0.2% | 99.7% |
| 11 | Burlington County, New Jersey | $885 | 0.2% | 99.9% |
| 12 | Monmouth County, New Jersey | $376 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| 13 | Middlesex County, New Jersey | $171 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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