Margin Protection Program payments in Massachusetts totaled $986,943 in 2018
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Margin Protection Program payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Margin Protection Program 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $204,230 | 20.7% | 20.7% |
| 2 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $177,091 | 17.9% | 38.6% |
| 3 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $159,875 | 16.2% | 54.8% |
| 4 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $134,586 | 13.6% | 68.5% |
| 5 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $133,651 | 13.5% | 82.0% |
| 6 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $60,000 | 6.1% | 88.1% |
| 7 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $49,652 | 5.0% | 93.1% |
| 8 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $49,159 | 5.0% | 98.1% |
| 9 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $18,699 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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