Commodity subsidies in Connecticut totaled $1.7 million in 2018
Counties in Connecticut Receiving Commodity Payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Total Commodity Programs 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New London County, Connecticut | $508,808 | 29.9% | 29.9% |
| 2 | Windham County, Connecticut | $434,479 | 25.5% | 55.5% |
| 3 | Tolland County, Connecticut | $319,913 | 18.8% | 74.3% |
| 4 | Litchfield County, Connecticut | $286,525 | 16.8% | 91.1% |
| 5 | Hartford County, Connecticut | $81,318 | 4.8% | 95.9% |
| 6 | New Haven County, Connecticut | $43,260 | 2.5% | 98.5% |
| 7 | Middlesex County, Connecticut | $25,942 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| 8 | Fairfield County, Connecticut | $348 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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