Margin Protection Program payments in Connecticut totaled $939,344 in 2018
Counties in Connecticut Receiving Margin Protection Program payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Margin Protection Program 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windham County, Connecticut | $299,989 | 31.9% | 31.9% |
| 2 | New London County, Connecticut | $243,549 | 25.9% | 57.9% |
| 3 | Litchfield County, Connecticut | $160,878 | 17.1% | 75.0% |
| 4 | Tolland County, Connecticut | $141,681 | 15.1% | 90.1% |
| 5 | Hartford County, Connecticut | $51,385 | 5.5% | 95.5% |
| 6 | New Haven County, Connecticut | $21,718 | 2.3% | 97.9% |
| 7 | Middlesex County, Connecticut | $20,144 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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