Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments in Puerto Rico totaled $2.3 million from 2018-2021.
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Market Facilitation Program (MFP) 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $1,448,884 | 62.8% | 62.8% |
| 2 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $262,668 | 11.4% | 74.2% |
| 3 | Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico | $202,010 | 8.8% | 82.9% |
| 4 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $177,231 | 7.7% | 90.6% |
| 5 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $92,098 | 4.0% | 94.6% |
| 6 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $76,929 | 3.3% | 97.9% |
| 7 | Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $26,864 | 1.2% | 99.1% |
| 8 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $21,155 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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