Direct Payment Program payments in Hampden County, Massachusetts totaled $219,436 from 1995-2021.
Counties in Hampden County, Massachusetts Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Direct Payment Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $893,948 | 20.3% | 20.3% |
| 2 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $828,767 | 18.8% | 39.2% |
| 3 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $803,608 | 18.3% | 57.4% |
| 4 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $612,230 | 13.9% | 71.4% |
| 5 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $406,709 | 9.2% | 80.6% |
| 6 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $342,323 | 7.8% | 88.4% |
| 7 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $219,436 | 5.0% | 93.4% |
| 8 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $131,359 | 3.0% | 96.4% |
| 9 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $123,553 | 2.8% | 99.2% |
| 10 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $18,101 | 0.4% | 99.6% |
| 11 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $17,545 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| 12 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $162 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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