Total Subsidies payments in Massachusetts totaled $235 million from 1995-2021.
Total Subsidies in Massachusetts by county, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Total Subsidies 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $36,625,725 | 15.6% | 15.6% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $32,739,428 | 13.9% | 29.5% |
| 3 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $30,201,535 | 12.9% | 42.4% |
| 4 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $27,650,845 | 11.8% | 54.1% |
| 5 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $24,274,234 | 10.3% | 64.5% |
| 6 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $20,851,459 | 8.9% | 73.3% |
| 7 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $18,645,171 | 7.9% | 81.3% |
| 8 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $14,469,029 | 6.2% | 87.4% |
| 9 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $13,221,870 | 5.6% | 93.1% |
| 10 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $12,020,842 | 5.1% | 98.2% |
| 11 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $2,302,843 | 1.0% | 99.2% |
| 12 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $720,880 | 0.3% | 99.5% |
| 13 | Suffolk County, Massachusetts | $258,079 | 0.1% | 99.6% |
| 14 | Nantucket County, Massachusetts | $223,023 | 0.1% | 99.7% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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