Commodity subsidies in Hampshire County, Massachusetts totaled $959,469 in 2023
Counties in Hampshire County, Massachusetts Receiving Commodity Payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Total Commodity Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $959,469 | 18.7% | 18.7% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $913,134 | 17.8% | 36.5% |
| 3 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $868,504 | 16.9% | 53.4% |
| 4 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $717,420 | 14.0% | 67.4% |
| 5 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $476,100 | 9.3% | 76.7% |
| 6 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $283,052 | 5.5% | 82.2% |
| 7 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $260,198 | 5.1% | 87.3% |
| 8 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $206,209 | 4.0% | 91.3% |
| 9 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $188,354 | 3.7% | 95.0% |
| 10 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $154,037 | 3.0% | 98.0% |
| 11 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $66,544 | 1.3% | 99.3% |
| 12 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $19,255 | 0.4% | 99.6% |
| 13 | Suffolk County, Massachusetts | $14,830 | 0.3% | 99.9% |
| 14 | Nantucket County, Massachusetts | $3,441 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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