Commodity subsidies in Berkshire County, Massachusetts totaled $11.2 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Berkshire County, Massachusetts Receiving Commodity Payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Total Commodity Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $16,290,197 | 14.1% | 14.1% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $16,141,455 | 13.9% | 28.0% |
| 3 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $15,391,125 | 13.3% | 41.3% |
| 4 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $13,372,223 | 11.5% | 52.8% |
| 5 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $13,285,906 | 11.5% | 64.3% |
| 6 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $11,199,838 | 9.7% | 73.9% |
| 7 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $9,431,863 | 8.1% | 82.1% |
| 8 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $6,798,258 | 5.9% | 87.9% |
| 9 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $5,771,927 | 5.0% | 92.9% |
| 10 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $5,092,106 | 4.4% | 97.3% |
| 11 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $1,937,180 | 1.7% | 99.0% |
| 12 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $692,387 | 0.6% | 99.6% |
| 13 | Suffolk County, Massachusetts | $276,397 | 0.2% | 99.8% |
| 14 | Nantucket County, Massachusetts | $223,799 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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