Total Price Loss Coverage payments in Massachusetts totaled $12,896 from 1995-2020‡.
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Total Price Loss Coverage payments, 1995-2020‡
| Rank | County | Total Price Loss Coverage 1995-2020‡ | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $5,760 | 44.7% | 44.7% |
| 2 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $4,353 | 33.8% | 78.4% |
| 3 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $1,536 | 11.9% | 90.3% |
| 4 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $1,035 | 8.0% | 98.4% |
| 5 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $212 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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