Massachusetts Farm Subsidies by County
All 71 Massachusetts counties ranked by total USDA farm subsidy payments. Suffolk County leads with $17,029M.
Which county in Massachusetts receives the most farm subsidies?
Suffolk County leads Massachusetts with $17,029M in total USDA farm subsidy payments. View Suffolk County details →
How are county subsidy totals calculated?
County totals are aggregated from individual payment records in USASpending.gov where a county is listed on the transaction. Totals include all USDA financial assistance award types — direct payments, conservation, commodity support, and disaster programs.
Does the per-capita figure reflect farm population only?
No. Per-capita figures divide total subsidy dollars by the county's total Census Bureau population, not just farm households. This provides a consistent basis for comparison across counties regardless of farm density.
| Rank | County | Total Payments | Avg $/Capita/Year | Records | Recipients | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suffolk County | $17,029M | $1,577.14 | 501 | 80 | 2010–2025 |
| 2 | Plymouth County | $50M | $6.03 | 2,159 | 168 | 2010–2025 |
| 3 | Essex County | $43M | $3.44 | 755 | 208 | 2010–2025 |
| 4 | Middlesex County | $34M | $1.32 | 3,010 | 324 | 2010–2025 |
| 5 | Hampshire County | $31M | $12.04 | 3,535 | 286 | 2010–2025 |
| 6 | Worcester County | $30M | $2.22 | 4,106 | 309 | 2010–2025 |
| 7 | Hampden County | $29M | $3.91 | 931 | 145 | 2010–2025 |
| 8 | Franklin County | $26M | $22.74 | 3,532 | 299 | 2010–2025 |
| 9 | Bristol County | $17M | $1.91 | 2,814 | 142 | 2010–2025 |
| 10 | Barnstable County | $15M | $4.23 | 412 | 119 | 2010–2025 |
| 11 | Berkshire County | $14M | $6.94 | 1,966 | 198 | 2010–2025 |
| 12 | Dukes County | $7M | $23.84 | 93 | 31 | 2010–2025 |
| 13 | Strafford County | $4M | — | 15 | 14 | 2010–2025 |
| 14 | Rockingham County | $4M | — | 17 | 15 | 2010–2025 |
| 15 | Nantucket County | $4M | $20.10 | 88 | 39 | 2010–2025 |
| 16 | Norfolk County | $3M | $0.37 | 585 | 125 | 2010–2025 |
| 17 | Windham County | $3M | — | 12 | 10 | 2010–2024 |
| 18 | Belknap County | $2M | — | 13 | 12 | 2010–2025 |
| 19 | Kern County | $2M | — | 3 | 2 | 2025–2025 |
| 20 | Monterey County | $1M | — | 1 | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| 21 | San Luis Obispo County | $1M | — | 1 | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| 22 | York County | $1M | — | 28 | 13 | 2010–2019 |
| 23 | Webster County | $1M | — | 9 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| 24 | Chenango County | $1M | — | 6 | 5 | 2015–2022 |
| 25 | Jasper County | $0M | — | 12 | 11 | 2010–2021 |
| 26 | Habersham County | $0M | — | 8 | 8 | 2010–2020 |
| 27 | Hillsborough County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2011–2017 |
| 28 | Benzie County | $0M | — | 5 | 5 | 2014–2018 |
| 29 | Emanuel County | $0M | — | 3 | 3 | 2010–2012 |
| 30 | Isabella County | $0M | — | 4 | 4 | 2019–2023 |
| 31 | Wexford County | $0M | — | 3 | 3 | 2016–2018 |
| 32 | Bennington County | $0M | — | 6 | 4 | 2010–2011 |
| 33 | Sumter County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| 34 | Avoyelles County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 35 | Oxford County | $0M | — | 6 | 4 | 2010–2012 |
| 36 | Scott County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 37 | Brazoria County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2010–2010 |
| 38 | Jefferson County | $0M | — | 7 | 7 | 2010–2011 |
| 39 | Grafton County | $0M | — | 5 | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| 40 | Schleicher County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 41 | Carroll County | $0M | — | 5 | 3 | 2011–2012 |
| 42 | Meade County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| 43 | Sullivan County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 44 | Piscataquis County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2011–2011 |
| 45 | Obion County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 46 | Lee County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 47 | Floyd County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| 48 | Berkeley County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| 49 | Juniata County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 50 | Greenville County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| 51 | Newport County | $0M | — | 2 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 52 | Clinton County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| 53 | Caledonia County | $0M | — | 3 | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| 54 | Windsor County | $0M | — | 4 | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| 55 | Spartanburg County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| 56 | Caroline County | $0M | — | 2 | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| 57 | Coos County | $0M | — | 3 | 3 | 2010–2012 |
| 58 | Cheshire County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| 59 | Orange County | $0M | — | 3 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 60 | Buckingham County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 61 | Cherokee County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| 62 | Walker County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| 63 | Knox County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| 64 | Marlboro County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 65 | Montgomery County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 66 | Merrimack County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 67 | Hancock County | $0M | — | 2 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 68 | Litchfield County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 69 | Somerset County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 70 | Lincoln County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 71 | Orleans County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |