Apple Subsidies in West Virginia totaled $2.3 million from 1995-2020‡.
Counties in West Virginia Receiving apple subsidies, 1995-2020‡
| Rank | County | Apple Subsidies 1995-2020‡ | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berkeley County, West Virginia | $1,332,310 | 58.5% | 58.5% |
| 2 | Jefferson County, West Virginia | $411,382 | 18.1% | 76.5% |
| 3 | Hampshire County, West Virginia | $245,329 | 10.8% | 87.3% |
| 4 | Morgan County, West Virginia | $231,972 | 10.2% | 97.5% |
| 5 | Mercer County, West Virginia | $29,137 | 1.3% | 98.7% |
| 6 | Monroe County, West Virginia | $28,024 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| 7 | Mineral County, West Virginia | $251 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 8 | Raleigh County, West Virginia | $176 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 9 | Harrison County, West Virginia | $115 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 10 | Calhoun County, West Virginia | $25 | 0.0% | 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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