Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments in Massachusetts totaled $288,416 in 2023
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Livestock Forage Disaster Program 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $151,102 | 52.4% | 52.4% |
| 2 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $60,004 | 20.8% | 73.2% |
| 3 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $22,711 | 7.9% | 81.1% |
| 4 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $19,845 | 6.9% | 88.0% |
| 5 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $13,191 | 4.6% | 92.5% |
| 6 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $7,613 | 2.6% | 95.2% |
| 7 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $3,942 | 1.4% | 96.5% |
| 8 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $3,893 | 1.3% | 97.9% |
| 9 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $3,481 | 1.2% | 99.1% |
| 10 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $2,634 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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