Commodity subsidies in US Virgin Islands totaled $102,438 from 1995-2023.
Counties in US Virgin Islands Receiving Commodity Payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Total Commodity Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Croix, US Virgin Islands | $84,765 | 82.7% | 82.7% |
| 2 | St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands | $16,869 | 16.5% | 99.2% |
| 3 | St. John, US Virgin Islands | $803 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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