Conservation payments in Massachusetts totaled $96,779 in 2012
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 2012
| Rank | County | Total Conservation Programs 2012 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $59,866 | 61.9% | 61.9% |
| 2 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $22,553 | 23.3% | 85.2% |
| 3 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $8,735 | 9.0% | 94.2% |
| 4 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $2,052 | 2.1% | 96.3% |
| 5 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $1,950 | 2.0% | 98.3% |
| 6 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $865 | 0.9% | 99.2% |
| 7 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $758 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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