Direct Payment Program payments in South Carolina totaled $30,595 in 2017
Counties in South Carolina Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Direct Payment Program 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dillon County, South Carolina | $18,620 | 60.9% | 60.9% |
| 2 | Barnwell County, South Carolina | $8,289 | 27.1% | 88.0% |
| 3 | Marion County, South Carolina | $1,542 | 5.0% | 93.0% |
| 4 | Greenville County, South Carolina | $1,254 | 4.1% | 97.1% |
| 5 | Clarendon County, South Carolina | $448 | 1.5% | 98.6% |
| 6 | Edgefield County, South Carolina | $442 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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