Massachusetts Farm Subsidy Payments
Massachusetts received $23.2B in USDA farm subsidy payments across 24,739 records from FY2010 to FY2025. That averages $208.76 per resident per year based on Census Bureau population estimates.
That is 1.8% of all USDA farm subsidy payments nationally.
| Year | Total | $/Capita |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2,385M | $340.58 |
| FY2024 | $2,429M | $346.96 |
| FY2023 | $3,210M | $458.54 |
| FY2022 | $3,463M | $496.00 |
| FY2021 | $3,205M | $458.45 |
| FY2020 | $1,697M | $242.54 |
| FY2019 | $1,146M | $166.17 |
| FY2018 | $1,172M | $170.26 |
| FY2017 | $1,172M | $170.82 |
| FY2016 | $1,206M | $176.66 |
| FY2015 | $1,215M | $178.70 |
| FY2014 | $118M | $17.41 |
| FY2013 | $125M | $18.61 |
| FY2012 | $182M | $27.36 |
| FY2011 | $240M | $36.30 |
| FY2010 | $228M | $34.77 |
Top Recipients (Historical, through ~2019)
| Recipient | City | Total Received | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS | BOSTON | $13,994,860,539 | 116 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | HOLYOKE | $5,910,512,137 | 3,974 |
| DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTAN | BOSTON | $3,023,393,653 | 14 |
| COMMONWEALTH OF MASS | BOSTON | $9,737,570 | 5 |
| NEWBURY VILLAGE | MIDDLETON | $6,200,947 | 28 |
| CBA HOUSING LP | SPRINGFIELD | $5,652,798 | 16 |
| L&E REALTY TRUST | SOUTH DENNIS | $5,519,627 | 13 |
| WAY FINDERS, INC. | SPRINGFIELD | $5,350,506 | 25 |
| ISLAND ELDERLY | VINEYARD HAVEN | $4,650,223 | 15 |
| PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL | HOLDEN | $4,507,129 | 20 |
| OAK HILL, INC | IPSWICH | $4,389,590 | 15 |
| SOMERSWORTH VILLAGE | PEABODY | $4,037,197 | 15 |
| BYFIELD HOUSING FOR | BYFIELD | $3,127,172 | 15 |
| MID CAPE CHURCH HOMES, INC. | HARWICH | $2,896,020 | 11 |
| HARBORLIGHT COMMUNITY PARTNERS, INC. | BEVERLY | $2,432,648 | 11 |
| BELMONT VILLAGE LP | PEABODY | $2,280,309 | 11 |
| NORTH ADAMS | NORTH ADAMS | $2,205,287 | 15 |
| BRIGHTWOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | SPRINGFIELD | $2,160,934 | 10 |
| ISLAND ELDERLY HOUSING INC | VINEYARD HAVEN | $2,136,129 | 3 |
| INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENT | GREENFIELD | $1,956,839 | 544 |
How much did Massachusetts receive in USDA farm subsidies?
Massachusetts received $23.2 billion in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025, representing 1.8% of the national total across 24,739 payment records. That averages $208.76 per resident per year.
What is the farm subsidy per capita in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts averaged $208.76 per resident per year in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025. This is calculated using annual Census Bureau population estimates matched to each fiscal year. Per-capita figures reflect total subsidy dollars — including payments to farms, businesses, and individuals — divided by total state population, not just the farm population. See the fiscal year table for the per-capita breakdown year by year.
Which county in Massachusetts receives the most farm subsidies?
Suffolk County leads Massachusetts with $17,029M in total USDA farm subsidy payments. View all Massachusetts counties →
What USDA programs pay the most in Massachusetts?
The largest USDA farm program in Massachusetts is SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, which paid $22,860M. Browse all programs →