Crop Disaster Assistance Program payments in Barnstable County, Massachusetts totaled $3.3 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Barnstable County, Massachusetts Receiving Crop Disaster Assistance Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Crop Disaster Assistance Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $5,845,962 | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| 2 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $5,380,099 | 16.1% | 33.6% |
| 3 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $4,280,704 | 12.8% | 46.4% |
| 4 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $3,459,837 | 10.4% | 56.8% |
| 5 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $3,318,618 | 9.9% | 66.7% |
| 6 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $3,057,459 | 9.2% | 75.8% |
| 7 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $2,730,011 | 8.2% | 84.0% |
| 8 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $2,451,081 | 7.3% | 91.4% |
| 9 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $2,063,499 | 6.2% | 97.5% |
| 10 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $599,431 | 1.8% | 99.3% |
| 11 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $199,086 | 0.6% | 99.9% |
| 12 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $25,894 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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