Price Loss Coverage Program Payments (PLC) in Berkshire County, Massachusetts totaled $65 in 2021
Counties in Berkshire County, Massachusetts Receiving Price Loss Coverage Program Payments (PLC) payments, 2021
| Rank | County | Price Loss Coverage Program Payments (PLC) 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $6,740 | 38.4% | 38.4% |
| 2 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $4,727 | 26.9% | 65.3% |
| 3 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $4,020 | 22.9% | 88.2% |
| 4 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $1,942 | 11.1% | 99.2% |
| 5 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $68 | 0.4% | 99.6% |
| 6 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $65 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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