Miscellaneous Farm Programs payments in Massachusetts totaled $13.3 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Miscellaneous Farm Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Miscellaneous Farm Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $4,291,361 | 32.2% | 32.2% |
| 2 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $2,387,366 | 17.9% | 50.1% |
| 3 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $1,973,102 | 14.8% | 64.8% |
| 4 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $1,806,725 | 13.5% | 78.4% |
| 5 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $1,107,493 | 8.3% | 86.7% |
| 6 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $442,790 | 3.3% | 90.0% |
| 7 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $341,499 | 2.6% | 92.6% |
| 8 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $337,930 | 2.5% | 95.1% |
| 9 | Suffolk County, Massachusetts | $214,278 | 1.6% | 96.7% |
| 10 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $184,769 | 1.4% | 98.1% |
| 11 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $131,733 | 1.0% | 99.1% |
| 12 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $93,498 | 0.7% | 99.8% |
| 13 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $30,199 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| 14 | Nantucket County, Massachusetts | $500 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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