Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Massachusetts totaled $6.0 million from 1995-2021.
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $5,648,435 | 94.8% | 94.8% |
| 2 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $259,778 | 4.4% | 99.2% |
| 3 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $24,116 | 0.4% | 99.6% |
| 4 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $6,930 | 0.1% | 99.7% |
| 5 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $5,827 | 0.1% | 99.8% |
| 6 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $5,196 | 0.1% | 99.9% |
| 7 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $4,076 | 0.1% | 99.9% |
| 8 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $2,830 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 9 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $1,342 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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