Commodity subsidies in Connecticut totaled $4.2 million in 2023
Counties in Connecticut Receiving Commodity Payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Total Commodity Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New London County, Connecticut | $1,291,477 | 30.5% | 30.5% |
| 2 | Windham County, Connecticut | $1,014,492 | 24.0% | 54.5% |
| 3 | Litchfield County, Connecticut | $815,063 | 19.2% | 73.7% |
| 4 | Tolland County, Connecticut | $671,031 | 15.8% | 89.5% |
| 5 | Hartford County, Connecticut | $296,753 | 7.0% | 96.6% |
| 6 | New Haven County, Connecticut | $129,866 | 3.1% | 99.6% |
| 7 | Middlesex County, Connecticut | $12,879 | 0.3% | 99.9% |
| 8 | Fairfield County, Connecticut | $3,088 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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