Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Puerto Rico totaled $55,229 from 1995-2021.
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $30,703 | 55.6% | 55.6% |
| 2 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $7,610 | 13.8% | 69.4% |
| 3 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $6,506 | 11.8% | 81.2% |
| 4 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $6,506 | 11.8% | 92.9% |
| 5 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $3,904 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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