Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments in Massachusetts totaled $211,770 from 1995-2023.
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $47,810 | 22.6% | 22.6% |
| 2 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $47,523 | 22.4% | 45.0% |
| 3 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $34,251 | 16.2% | 61.2% |
| 4 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $33,257 | 15.7% | 76.9% |
| 5 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $21,184 | 10.0% | 86.9% |
| 6 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $9,864 | 4.7% | 91.6% |
| 7 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $7,797 | 3.7% | 95.2% |
| 8 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $6,483 | 3.1% | 98.3% |
| 9 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $3,332 | 1.6% | 99.9% |
| 10 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $269 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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