Commodity subsidies in Connecticut totaled $569,240 in 2016
Counties in Connecticut Receiving Commodity Payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Total Commodity Programs 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New London County, Connecticut | $177,373 | 31.2% | 31.2% |
| 2 | Windham County, Connecticut | $170,522 | 30.0% | 61.1% |
| 3 | Tolland County, Connecticut | $120,170 | 21.1% | 82.2% |
| 4 | Middlesex County, Connecticut | $34,175 | 6.0% | 88.2% |
| 5 | Litchfield County, Connecticut | $33,062 | 5.8% | 94.0% |
| 6 | New Haven County, Connecticut | $30,209 | 5.3% | 99.3% |
| 7 | Hartford County, Connecticut | $2,454 | 0.4% | 99.8% |
| 8 | Fairfield County, Connecticut | $1,275 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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