Dairy Programs payments in Massachusetts totaled $24.8 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Dairy Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $5,689,573 | 23.0% | 23.0% |
| 2 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $4,643,223 | 18.7% | 41.7% |
| 3 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $4,310,766 | 17.4% | 59.1% |
| 4 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $3,319,791 | 13.4% | 72.5% |
| 5 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $2,590,945 | 10.5% | 83.0% |
| 6 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $1,323,397 | 5.3% | 88.3% |
| 7 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $1,274,390 | 5.1% | 93.4% |
| 8 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $1,156,368 | 4.7% | 98.1% |
| 9 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $425,736 | 1.7% | 99.8% |
| 10 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $42,672 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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