Margin Protection Program payments in Plymouth County, Massachusetts totaled $386 in 2019
Counties in Plymouth County, Massachusetts Receiving Margin Protection Program payments, 2019
| Rank | County | Margin Protection Program 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $4,249 | 20.3% | 20.3% |
| 2 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $3,682 | 17.6% | 37.8% |
| 3 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $3,324 | 15.8% | 53.7% |
| 4 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $2,780 | 13.3% | 66.9% |
| 5 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $2,742 | 13.1% | 80.0% |
| 6 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $1,757 | 8.4% | 88.4% |
| 7 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $1,033 | 4.9% | 93.3% |
| 8 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $1,022 | 4.9% | 98.2% |
| 9 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $386 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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