Grasslands Reserve Program payments in Pocahontas County, West Virginia totaled $3,876 in 2023
Counties in Pocahontas County, West Virginia Receiving Grasslands Reserve Program payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Grasslands Reserve Program 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant County, West Virginia | $11,326 | 27.8% | 27.8% |
| 2 | Hardy County, West Virginia | $8,092 | 19.9% | 47.7% |
| 3 | Jefferson County, West Virginia | $5,286 | 13.0% | 60.7% |
| 4 | Monroe County, West Virginia | $3,985 | 9.8% | 70.4% |
| 5 | Pocahontas County, West Virginia | $3,876 | 9.5% | 80.0% |
| 6 | Hampshire County, West Virginia | $2,740 | 6.7% | 86.7% |
| 7 | Barbour County, West Virginia | $2,477 | 6.1% | 92.8% |
| 8 | Lewis County, West Virginia | $861 | 2.1% | 94.9% |
| 9 | Nicholas County, West Virginia | $821 | 2.0% | 96.9% |
| 10 | Preston County, West Virginia | $417 | 1.0% | 97.9% |
| 11 | Pendleton County, West Virginia | $388 | 1.0% | 98.9% |
| 12 | Upshur County, West Virginia | $353 | 0.9% | 99.7% |
| 13 | Putnam County, West Virginia | $102 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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