Deficiency Payment payments in Hampden County, Massachusetts totaled $12,993 from 1995-2021.
Counties in Hampden County, Massachusetts Receiving Deficiency Payment payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Deficiency Payment 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $73,303 | 20.8% | 20.8% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $72,850 | 20.7% | 41.5% |
| 3 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $53,170 | 15.1% | 56.7% |
| 4 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $43,400 | 12.3% | 69.0% |
| 5 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $40,715 | 11.6% | 80.6% |
| 6 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $34,970 | 9.9% | 90.5% |
| 7 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $12,993 | 3.7% | 94.2% |
| 8 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $7,137 | 2.0% | 96.2% |
| 9 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $6,511 | 1.9% | 98.1% |
| 10 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $4,079 | 1.2% | 99.2% |
| 11 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $2,675 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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