Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) payments in Massachusetts totaled $1.7 million from 1995-2020‡.
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) payments, 1995-2020‡
| Rank | County | Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) 1995-2020‡ | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts NRCS | $1,052,657 | 63.0% | 63.0% |
| 2 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $221,096 | 13.2% | 76.3% |
| 3 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $110,508 | 6.6% | 82.9% |
| 4 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $89,525 | 5.4% | 88.3% |
| 5 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $82,611 | 4.9% | 93.2% |
| 6 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $64,348 | 3.9% | 97.1% |
| 7 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $46,698 | 2.8% | 99.9% |
| 8 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $2,329 | 0.1% | 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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