Margin Protection Program payments in Plymouth County, Massachusetts totaled $21,082 from 1995-2021.
Counties in Plymouth County, Massachusetts Receiving Margin Protection Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Margin Protection Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $208,939 | 20.1% | 20.1% |
| 2 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $186,168 | 17.9% | 38.0% |
| 3 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $166,687 | 16.1% | 54.1% |
| 4 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $141,998 | 13.7% | 67.8% |
| 5 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $141,011 | 13.6% | 81.3% |
| 6 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $65,996 | 6.4% | 87.7% |
| 7 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $53,888 | 5.2% | 92.9% |
| 8 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $52,744 | 5.1% | 98.0% |
| 9 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $21,082 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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