Conservation Reserve Program payments in Massachusetts totaled $140,766 from 1995-2023.
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Conservation Reserve Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Conservation Reserve Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $95,550 | 67.9% | 67.9% |
| 2 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $22,514 | 16.0% | 83.9% |
| 3 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $8,201 | 5.8% | 89.7% |
| 4 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $7,397 | 5.3% | 95.0% |
| 5 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $3,708 | 2.6% | 97.6% |
| 6 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $3,196 | 2.3% | 99.9% |
| 7 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $200 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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