Conservation Reserve Program payments in Utah totaled $6.0 million in 2016
Counties in Utah Receiving Conservation Reserve Program payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Conservation Reserve Program 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Box Elder County, Utah | $2,181,406 | 36.5% | 36.5% |
| 2 | San Juan County, Utah | $969,999 | 16.2% | 52.7% |
| 3 | Utah County, Utah | $893,011 | 14.9% | 67.7% |
| 4 | Juab County, Utah | $668,272 | 11.2% | 78.8% |
| 5 | Cache County, Utah | $650,021 | 10.9% | 89.7% |
| 6 | Rich County, Utah | $266,941 | 4.5% | 94.2% |
| 7 | Millard County, Utah | $257,883 | 4.3% | 98.5% |
| 8 | Uintah County, Utah | $59,081 | 1.0% | 99.5% |
| 9 | Washington County, Utah | $22,106 | 0.4% | 99.9% |
| 10 | Tooele County, Utah | $3,910 | 0.1% | 99.9% |
| 11 | Morgan County, Utah | $3,836 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| 12 | Summit County, Utah | $1,197 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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