Margin Protection Program payments in Rhode Island totaled $54,141 from 1995-2021.
Counties in Rhode Island Receiving Margin Protection Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Margin Protection Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence County, Rhode Island | $20,678 | 38.2% | 38.2% |
| 2 | Washington County, Rhode Island | $15,657 | 28.9% | 67.1% |
| 3 | Newport County, Rhode Island | $12,866 | 23.8% | 90.9% |
| 4 | Kent County, Rhode Island | $4,940 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
Federal crop insurance reform vital for incentivizing climate adaptation on farms
Farm Subsidies Ballooned Under Trump
Is Federal Crop Insurance Policy Leading to Another Dust Bowl?
Double Dipping:
The "Farm Crisis" Myth
Crying Wolf