Biomass Crop Assistance Program payments in Worcester County, Massachusetts totaled $750,831 from 1995-2023.
Counties in Worcester County, Massachusetts Receiving Biomass Crop Assistance Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Biomass Crop Assistance Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $750,831 | 75.8% | 75.8% |
| 2 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $99,540 | 10.1% | 85.9% |
| 3 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $63,317 | 6.4% | 92.3% |
| 4 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $55,813 | 5.6% | 97.9% |
| 5 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $20,589 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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