Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Worcester County, Massachusetts totaled $48,704 in 2023
Counties in Worcester County, Massachusetts Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $2,111,017 | 71.2% | 71.2% |
| 2 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $313,341 | 10.6% | 81.8% |
| 3 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $231,956 | 7.8% | 89.6% |
| 4 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $215,962 | 7.3% | 96.9% |
| 5 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $48,704 | 1.6% | 98.6% |
| 6 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $30,671 | 1.0% | 99.6% |
| 7 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $8,159 | 0.3% | 99.9% |
| 8 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $1,503 | 0.1% | 99.9% |
| 9 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $998 | 0.0% | 99.9% |
| 10 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $792 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 11 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $752 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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