Berkshire County, Massachusetts Farm Subsidies
Berkshire County, Massachusetts received $14M in USDA farm subsidy payments across 1,966 records from FY2010 to FY2025. That averages $6.94 per resident per year based on Census Bureau population estimates.
198 named recipients on record (historical, through ~2019).
- RURAL RENTAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS
- $6,600K
- DAIRY MARGIN COVERAGE
- $2,105K
- EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM
- $408K
- PRICE LOSS COVERAGE
- $204K
| Year | Total | $/Capita |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,041K | $8.21 |
| FY2024 | $286K | $2.26 |
| FY2023 | $1,456K | $11.48 |
| FY2022 | $1,404K | $11.01 |
| FY2021 | $1,849K | $14.40 |
| FY2020 | $1,630K | $12.67 |
| FY2019 | $659K | $5.27 |
| FY2018 | $1,018K | $8.07 |
| FY2017 | $573K | $4.53 |
| FY2016 | $608K | $4.78 |
| FY2015 | $461K | $3.60 |
| FY2014 | $402K | $3.12 |
| FY2013 | $434K | $3.35 |
| FY2012 | $723K | $5.55 |
| FY2011 | $707K | $5.42 |
| FY2010 | $964K | $7.34 |
Top Recipients (Historical, through ~2019)
| Recipient | Total Received | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH ADAMS | $2,205,287 | 15 |
| BERKSHIRE LANDINGS | $1,209,585 | 18 |
| NORTH HOOSAC ROAD | $937,812 | 13 |
| HOOSAC STREET ASSOC | $775,287 | 13 |
| FRIEND ST ASSOC LP | $633,312 | 13 |
| VEAZIE STREET ASSOC | $523,885 | 11 |
| MONTICELLO | $322,695 | 10 |
| CONSTRUCT INC | $314,455 | 11 |
| DEMOREST | $291,261 | 7 |
| PINE ISLAND FARM PARTNERSHIP | $205,947 | 71 |
| SWAINSBORO | $138,720 | 2 |
| WILDWOOD TOWNEHOMES | $91,656 | 1 |
| MAPLE SHADE FARM INC | $91,493 | 95 |
| MONTICELLO LTD | $85,089 | 2 |
| BROADLAWN FARM | $76,773 | 35 |
| TURNER FARMS INC | $74,471 | 81 |
| WILLIAMS COLLEGE | $72,330 | 1 |
| SWAINSBORO LTD | $68,400 | 1 |
| CONGREGATION OF MARIAN FAT | $68,277 | 1 |
| TAFT FARMS INC | $67,879 | 7 |
| CHENAIL BROTHERS DAIRY FARM | $50,050 | 54 |
| LEGEYT, RICHARD H | $50,035 | 59 |
| BERKSHIRE NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL INC | $41,248 | 2 |
| DEMOREST LTD. | $41,040 | 1 |
| ECHO FARM | $33,526 | 32 |
How much did Berkshire County, Massachusetts receive in farm subsidies?
Berkshire County, Massachusetts received $14 million in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025 across 1,966 records. 198 named recipients are on record. That works out to an average of $6.94 per resident per year.
What is the farm subsidy per capita in Berkshire County, Massachusetts?
Berkshire County, Massachusetts averaged $6.94 per resident per year in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025. This figure 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 the county's total population, not just the farm population.
What USDA programs pay the most in Berkshire County, Massachusetts?
The top USDA program in Berkshire County, Massachusetts is RURAL RENTAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS, with $6,600K in total payments. Learn more about this program →
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