Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers Program (TAAF) payments in Rhode Island totaled $364,929 from 1995-2021.
Counties in Rhode Island Receiving Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers Program (TAAF) payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers Program (TAAF) 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington County, Rhode Island | $173,005 | 47.4% | 47.4% |
| 2 | Newport County, Rhode Island | $147,661 | 40.5% | 87.9% |
| 3 | Bristol County, Rhode Island | $34,544 | 9.5% | 97.3% |
| 4 | Kent County, Rhode Island | $9,719 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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