Dairy Program Subsidies in Massachusetts totaled $925,983 in 2019
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving dairy program subsidies, 2019
| Rank | County | Dairy Program Subsidies 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $202,293 | 21.8% | 21.8% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $191,629 | 20.7% | 42.5% |
| 3 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $138,929 | 15.0% | 57.5% |
| 4 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $117,688 | 12.7% | 70.3% |
| 5 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $112,415 | 12.1% | 82.4% |
| 6 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $56,476 | 6.1% | 88.5% |
| 7 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $47,006 | 5.1% | 93.6% |
| 8 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $46,535 | 5.0% | 98.6% |
| 9 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $13,013 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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