Production Flexibility Program payments in Massachusetts totaled $3.7 million from 1995-2021.
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Production Flexibility Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Production Flexibility Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $747,415 | 20.1% | 20.1% |
| 2 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $665,267 | 17.8% | 37.9% |
| 3 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $600,759 | 16.1% | 54.0% |
| 4 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $541,162 | 14.5% | 68.5% |
| 5 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $459,659 | 12.3% | 80.9% |
| 6 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $214,747 | 5.8% | 86.6% |
| 7 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $201,498 | 5.4% | 92.0% |
| 8 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $121,682 | 3.3% | 95.3% |
| 9 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $116,521 | 3.1% | 98.4% |
| 10 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $29,634 | 0.8% | 99.2% |
| 11 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $27,423 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| 12 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $1,254 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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