Commodity subsidies in Bristol County, Massachusetts totaled $234,237 in 2018
Counties in Bristol County, Massachusetts Receiving Commodity Payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Total Commodity Programs 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $257,329 | 17.3% | 17.3% |
| 2 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $246,646 | 16.6% | 34.0% |
| 3 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $243,337 | 16.4% | 50.4% |
| 4 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $234,237 | 15.8% | 66.2% |
| 5 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $187,684 | 12.7% | 78.8% |
| 6 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $93,739 | 6.3% | 85.1% |
| 7 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $90,403 | 6.1% | 91.2% |
| 8 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $70,169 | 4.7% | 96.0% |
| 9 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $56,501 | 3.8% | 99.8% |
| 10 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $3,480 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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