Grasslands Reserve Program payments in South Carolina totaled $2.0 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in South Carolina Receiving Grasslands Reserve Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Grasslands Reserve Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abbeville County, South Carolina | $1,200,045 | 59.7% | 59.7% |
| 2 | Orangeburg County, South Carolina | $530,400 | 26.4% | 86.1% |
| 3 | Fairfield County, South Carolina | $230,120 | 11.5% | 97.6% |
| 4 | Chesterfield County, South Carolina | $31,629 | 1.6% | 99.1% |
| 5 | Anderson County, South Carolina | $16,875 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| 6 | Sumter County, South Carolina | $396 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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