Market Loss Assistance Program payments in Massachusetts totaled $5.9 million from 1995-2021.
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Market Loss Assistance Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Market Loss Assistance Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $1,265,475 | 21.3% | 21.3% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $1,137,581 | 19.1% | 40.4% |
| 3 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $876,008 | 14.7% | 55.2% |
| 4 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $831,632 | 14.0% | 69.2% |
| 5 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $822,470 | 13.8% | 83.0% |
| 6 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $351,746 | 5.9% | 88.9% |
| 7 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $216,987 | 3.7% | 92.6% |
| 8 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $213,338 | 3.6% | 96.2% |
| 9 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $177,007 | 3.0% | 99.1% |
| 10 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $35,393 | 0.6% | 99.7% |
| 11 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $14,691 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| 12 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $959 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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