Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments in Massachusetts totaled $933,962 in 2016
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $196,173 | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| 2 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $177,266 | 19.0% | 40.0% |
| 3 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $144,521 | 15.5% | 55.5% |
| 4 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $134,819 | 14.4% | 69.9% |
| 5 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $125,429 | 13.4% | 83.3% |
| 6 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $74,966 | 8.0% | 91.3% |
| 7 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $29,727 | 3.2% | 94.5% |
| 8 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $27,503 | 2.9% | 97.5% |
| 9 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $17,795 | 1.9% | 99.4% |
| 10 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $5,763 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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