Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments in Massachusetts totaled $263,700 in 2021
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments, 2021
| Rank | County | Livestock Forage Disaster Program 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $145,008 | 55.0% | 55.0% |
| 2 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $65,150 | 24.7% | 79.7% |
| 3 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $14,890 | 5.6% | 85.3% |
| 4 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $11,402 | 4.3% | 89.7% |
| 5 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $9,537 | 3.6% | 93.3% |
| 6 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $8,720 | 3.3% | 96.6% |
| 7 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $4,884 | 1.9% | 98.4% |
| 8 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $2,346 | 0.9% | 99.3% |
| 9 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $1,763 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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