Misc. Conservation Payments in Rhode Island totaled $247,900 from 1995-2020‡.
Counties in Rhode Island Receiving Misc. Conservation Payments payments, 1995-2020‡
| Rank | County | Misc. Conservation Payments 1995-2020‡ | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island NRCS | $90,098 | 36.3% | 36.3% |
| 2 | Newport County, Rhode Island | $65,580 | 26.5% | 62.8% |
| 3 | Washington County, Rhode Island | $32,615 | 13.2% | 76.0% |
| 4 | Providence County, Rhode Island | $31,322 | 12.6% | 88.6% |
| 5 | Kent County, Rhode Island | $28,285 | 11.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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