Commodity subsidies in Bristol County, Massachusetts totaled $141,403 in 2016
Counties in Bristol County, Massachusetts Receiving Commodity Payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Total Commodity Programs 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $199,661 | 19.6% | 19.6% |
| 2 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $182,661 | 18.0% | 37.6% |
| 3 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $149,191 | 14.7% | 52.3% |
| 4 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $141,403 | 13.9% | 66.2% |
| 5 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $125,963 | 12.4% | 78.5% |
| 6 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $89,853 | 8.8% | 87.4% |
| 7 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $43,912 | 4.3% | 91.7% |
| 8 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $33,717 | 3.3% | 95.0% |
| 9 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $30,719 | 3.0% | 98.0% |
| 10 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $9,837 | 1.0% | 99.0% |
| 11 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $9,446 | 0.9% | 99.9% |
| 12 | Suffolk County, Massachusetts | $443 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 13 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $396 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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