Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) payments in Massachusetts totaled $130,744 in 2011
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) payments, 2011
| Rank | County | Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) 2011 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $77,232 | 59.1% | 59.1% |
| 2 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $32,824 | 25.1% | 84.2% |
| 3 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $18,484 | 14.1% | 98.3% |
| 4 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $1,411 | 1.1% | 99.4% |
| 5 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $793 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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