Conservation payments in Massachusetts totaled $11,747 in 2019
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 2019
| Rank | County | Total Conservation Programs 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $5,004 | 42.6% | 42.6% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $2,136 | 18.2% | 60.8% |
| 3 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $1,950 | 16.6% | 77.4% |
| 4 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $1,228 | 10.5% | 87.8% |
| 5 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $763 | 6.5% | 94.3% |
| 6 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $585 | 5.0% | 99.3% |
| 7 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $52 | 0.4% | 99.8% |
| 8 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $29 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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