Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments in Massachusetts totaled $813,855 from 1995-2021.
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Livestock Forage Disaster Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $366,871 | 45.1% | 45.1% |
| 2 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $130,571 | 16.0% | 61.1% |
| 3 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $111,113 | 13.7% | 74.8% |
| 4 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $68,639 | 8.4% | 83.2% |
| 5 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $38,273 | 4.7% | 87.9% |
| 6 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $30,799 | 3.8% | 91.7% |
| 7 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $24,364 | 3.0% | 94.7% |
| 8 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $17,775 | 2.2% | 96.9% |
| 9 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $16,394 | 2.0% | 98.9% |
| 10 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $6,710 | 0.8% | 99.7% |
| 11 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $2,346 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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