Commodity subsidies in Plymouth County, Massachusetts totaled $71,438 in 2017
Counties in Plymouth County, Massachusetts Receiving Commodity Payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Total Commodity Programs 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $183,707 | 21.9% | 21.9% |
| 2 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $157,267 | 18.8% | 40.7% |
| 3 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $132,504 | 15.8% | 56.5% |
| 4 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $119,585 | 14.3% | 70.8% |
| 5 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $99,037 | 11.8% | 82.6% |
| 6 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $71,438 | 8.5% | 91.1% |
| 7 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $28,215 | 3.4% | 94.5% |
| 8 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $24,689 | 2.9% | 97.4% |
| 9 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $14,295 | 1.7% | 99.1% |
| 10 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $6,043 | 0.7% | 99.8% |
| 11 | Suffolk County, Massachusetts | $750 | 0.1% | 99.9% |
| 12 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $638 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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