Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments in Massachusetts totaled $825,397 in 2017
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $183,707 | 22.3% | 22.3% |
| 2 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $154,724 | 18.7% | 41.0% |
| 3 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $130,711 | 15.8% | 56.8% |
| 4 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $117,792 | 14.3% | 71.1% |
| 5 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $96,972 | 11.7% | 82.9% |
| 6 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $68,498 | 8.3% | 91.2% |
| 7 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $27,966 | 3.4% | 94.5% |
| 8 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $24,689 | 3.0% | 97.5% |
| 9 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $14,295 | 1.7% | 99.3% |
| 10 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $6,043 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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