Grasslands Reserve Program payments in Rhea County, Tennessee totaled $2,720 in 2023
Counties in Rhea County, Tennessee Receiving Grasslands Reserve Program payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Grasslands Reserve Program 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson County, Tennessee | $46,664 | 47.8% | 47.8% |
| 2 | Maury County, Tennessee | $17,666 | 18.1% | 65.9% |
| 3 | Rutherford County, Tennessee | $4,880 | 5.0% | 70.9% |
| 4 | Obion County, Tennessee | $3,274 | 3.4% | 74.3% |
| 5 | Smith County, Tennessee | $2,789 | 2.9% | 77.1% |
| 6 | Rhea County, Tennessee | $2,720 | 2.8% | 79.9% |
| 7 | Anderson County, Tennessee | $2,574 | 2.6% | 82.6% |
| 8 | Williamson County, Tennessee | $2,253 | 2.3% | 84.9% |
| 9 | Union County, Tennessee | $2,186 | 2.2% | 87.1% |
| 10 | Marshall County, Tennessee | $2,100 | 2.2% | 89.3% |
| 11 | Knox County, Tennessee | $1,755 | 1.8% | 91.1% |
| 12 | Hamilton County, Tennessee | $1,686 | 1.7% | 92.8% |
| 13 | Blount County, Tennessee | $1,240 | 1.3% | 94.1% |
| 14 | Campbell County, Tennessee | $1,055 | 1.1% | 95.2% |
| 15 | Claiborne County, Tennessee | $1,008 | 1.0% | 96.2% |
| 16 | Greene County, Tennessee | $1,004 | 1.0% | 97.2% |
| 17 | Stewart County, Tennessee | $828 | 0.8% | 98.1% |
| 18 | Montgomery County, Tennessee | $763 | 0.8% | 98.8% |
| 19 | Giles County, Tennessee | $484 | 0.5% | 99.3% |
| 20 | Monroe County, Tennessee | $320 | 0.3% | 99.7% |
| 21 | Grainger County, Tennessee | $320 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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