Commodity subsidies in Fairfield County, Connecticut totaled $2.2 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Fairfield County, Connecticut Receiving Commodity Payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Total Commodity Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New London County, Connecticut | $19,405,566 | 21.6% | 21.6% |
| 2 | Windham County, Connecticut | $19,180,848 | 21.3% | 42.9% |
| 3 | Litchfield County, Connecticut | $15,040,583 | 16.7% | 59.6% |
| 4 | Tolland County, Connecticut | $14,227,534 | 15.8% | 75.5% |
| 5 | Hartford County, Connecticut | $10,152,508 | 11.3% | 86.8% |
| 6 | New Haven County, Connecticut | $7,450,455 | 8.3% | 95.0% |
| 7 | Middlesex County, Connecticut | $2,268,798 | 2.5% | 97.6% |
| 8 | Fairfield County, Connecticut | $2,191,477 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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