Commodity subsidies in Worcester County, Massachusetts totaled $923,221 in 2021
Counties in Worcester County, Massachusetts Receiving Commodity Payments, 2021
| Rank | County | Total Commodity Programs 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $2,135,421 | 21.7% | 21.7% |
| 2 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $1,701,406 | 17.3% | 38.9% |
| 3 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $1,259,778 | 12.8% | 51.7% |
| 4 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $1,073,234 | 10.9% | 62.6% |
| 5 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $924,933 | 9.4% | 72.0% |
| 6 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $923,221 | 9.4% | 81.3% |
| 7 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $600,627 | 6.1% | 87.4% |
| 8 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $444,483 | 4.5% | 91.9% |
| 9 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $344,478 | 3.5% | 95.4% |
| 10 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $234,826 | 2.4% | 97.8% |
| 11 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $182,576 | 1.9% | 99.7% |
| 12 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $22,286 | 0.2% | 99.9% |
| 13 | Suffolk County, Massachusetts | $11,190 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| 14 | Nantucket County, Massachusetts | $500 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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