Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments in Massachusetts totaled $2,263 in 2019
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments, 2019
| Rank | County | Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $907 | 40.1% | 40.1% |
| 2 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $420 | 18.6% | 58.6% |
| 3 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $392 | 17.3% | 76.0% |
| 4 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $332 | 14.7% | 90.6% |
| 5 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $212 | 9.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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