Tree Subsidies in Berkshire County, Massachusetts totaled $10,711 from 1995-2020‡.
Counties in Berkshire County, Massachusetts Receiving tree subsidies, 1995-2020‡
| Rank | County | Tree Subsidies 1995-2020‡ | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $300,583 | 74.8% | 74.8% |
| 2 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $27,713 | 6.9% | 81.7% |
| 3 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $19,140 | 4.8% | 86.5% |
| 4 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $16,828 | 4.2% | 90.6% |
| 5 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $15,750 | 3.9% | 94.6% |
| 6 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $10,711 | 2.7% | 97.2% |
| 7 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $6,216 | 1.5% | 98.8% |
| 8 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $2,473 | 0.6% | 99.4% |
| 9 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $2,097 | 0.5% | 99.9% |
| 10 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $330 | 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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