Commodity subsidies in Rhode Island totaled $2.7 million from 1995-2019‡.
Counties in Rhode Island Receiving Commodity Payments, 1995-2019‡
| Rank | County | Subtotal, Farming Subsidies 1995-2019‡ | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington County, Rhode Island | $1,229,529 | 45.4% | 45.4% |
| 2 | Newport County, Rhode Island | $675,608 | 24.9% | 70.3% |
| 3 | Providence County, Rhode Island | $578,720 | 21.4% | 91.7% |
| 4 | Kent County, Rhode Island | $178,107 | 6.6% | 98.2% |
| 5 | Bristol County, Rhode Island | $47,763 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
‡ Data for 2019 is incomplete and only includes Market Facilitation Program payments made between January 1, 2019 and October 31, 2019.
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