Commodity subsidies in Bristol County, Massachusetts totaled $235,181 in 2012
Counties in Bristol County, Massachusetts Receiving Commodity Payments, 2012
| Rank | County | Total Commodity Programs 2012 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $389,587 | 16.0% | 16.0% |
| 2 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $338,702 | 13.9% | 29.9% |
| 3 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $326,193 | 13.4% | 43.3% |
| 4 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $287,542 | 11.8% | 55.1% |
| 5 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $250,716 | 10.3% | 65.4% |
| 6 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $245,604 | 10.1% | 75.4% |
| 7 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $235,181 | 9.7% | 85.1% |
| 8 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $110,735 | 4.5% | 89.6% |
| 9 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $90,212 | 3.7% | 93.3% |
| 10 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $75,739 | 3.1% | 96.4% |
| 11 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $71,122 | 2.9% | 99.4% |
| 12 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $10,685 | 0.4% | 99.8% |
| 13 | Suffolk County, Massachusetts | $4,857 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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