Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments in Dukes County, Massachusetts totaled $4,692 from 1995-2023.
Counties in Dukes County, Massachusetts Receiving Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Livestock Forage Disaster Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $601,342 | 43.9% | 43.9% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $259,337 | 18.9% | 62.8% |
| 3 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $218,897 | 16.0% | 78.8% |
| 4 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $76,252 | 5.6% | 84.3% |
| 5 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $63,103 | 4.6% | 88.9% |
| 6 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $60,984 | 4.4% | 93.4% |
| 7 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $34,280 | 2.5% | 95.9% |
| 8 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $21,668 | 1.6% | 97.5% |
| 9 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $19,028 | 1.4% | 98.8% |
| 10 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $11,214 | 0.8% | 99.7% |
| 11 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $4,692 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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