Direct Payment Program payments in New York totaled $-31,750 in 2016
Counties in New York Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Direct Payment Program 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chautauqua County, New York | $34,734 | -109.4% | -109.4% |
| 2 | Onondaga County, New York | $1,592 | -5.0% | -114.4% |
| 3 | Wyoming County, New York | $1,369 | -4.3% | -118.7% |
| 4 | Rensselaer County, New York | $1 | 0.0% | -118.7% |
| 5 | Madison County, New York | $-820 | 2.6% | -116.1% |
| 6 | Livingston County, New York | $-1,457 | 4.6% | -111.6% |
| 7 | Oswego County, New York | $-2,421 | 7.6% | -103.9% |
| 8 | Orleans County, New York | $-3,637 | 11.5% | -92.5% |
| 9 | Ontario County, New York | $-4,566 | 14.4% | -78.1% |
| 10 | Cayuga County, New York | $-24,093 | 75.9% | -2.2% |
| 11 | Genesee County, New York | $-32,452 | 102.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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