Commodity subsidies in Rhode Island totaled $2.9 million from 1995-2020‡.
Counties in Rhode Island Receiving Commodity Payments, 1995-2020‡
| Rank | County | Subtotal, Farming Subsidies 1995-2020‡ | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington County, Rhode Island | $1,277,146 | 43.5% | 43.5% |
| 2 | Newport County, Rhode Island | $717,200 | 24.4% | 68.0% |
| 3 | Providence County, Rhode Island | $631,122 | 21.5% | 89.5% |
| 4 | Kent County, Rhode Island | $260,633 | 8.9% | 98.4% |
| 5 | Bristol County, Rhode Island | $48,108 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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