Commodity subsidies in Connecticut totaled $2.1 million in 2012
Counties in Connecticut Receiving Commodity Payments, 2012
| Rank | County | Total Commodity Programs 2012 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windham County, Connecticut | $602,755 | 29.1% | 29.1% |
| 2 | New London County, Connecticut | $501,554 | 24.2% | 53.4% |
| 3 | Litchfield County, Connecticut | $392,058 | 18.9% | 72.3% |
| 4 | Tolland County, Connecticut | $379,300 | 18.3% | 90.7% |
| 5 | Hartford County, Connecticut | $90,978 | 4.4% | 95.1% |
| 6 | New Haven County, Connecticut | $52,077 | 2.5% | 97.6% |
| 7 | Middlesex County, Connecticut | $40,943 | 2.0% | 99.5% |
| 8 | Fairfield County, Connecticut | $9,348 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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