Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) in Massachusetts
EQIP payments by practice class in Massachusetts
- Farm, Ranch & Land Management
- Structures, Equipment & Facilities
Contracts
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EQIP payments by practice suite in Massachusetts
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EQIP payments by contract size in Massachusetts, 1998-2015
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Most commonly used practices for EQIP contracts in Massachusetts
EQIP impacts on resource concerns in Massachusetts, 1998-2015
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EQIP payments by county in Massachusetts, 1998-2015
| Rank | County | Payments |
|---|
| 1 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $9,206,539 |
| 2 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $6,687,645 |
| 3 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $4,679,430 |
| 4 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $3,876,829 |
| 5 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $3,002,006 |
| 6 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $2,187,728 |
| 7 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $1,945,336 |
| 8 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $1,699,577 |
| 9 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $1,323,561 |
| 10 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $984,990 |
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USDA Census of Agriculture Data for Massachusetts, 2012
Land in Massachusetts, 2012
| Land type | Acres |
|---|
| Number of Farms: | 7,755 |
| Total Acres in Farms: | 523,517 |
| Cropland Acres: | 160,789 |
| Permanent pasture and rangeland: | 62,234 |
| Woodland Acres: | 209,111 |
| Farmsteads, homes, buildings, facilities, ponds, roads, wasteland, etc. Acres: | 91,383 |
Livestock in Massachusetts, 2012
| Livestock | Number of Animals |
|---|
| Layers inventory | 153,925 |
| Broilers and other meat-type chickens sold | 80,913 |
| Cattle and calves inventory | 35,703 |
| Sheep and lambs inventory | 12,504 |
| Hogs and pigs inventory | 11,151 |
Crops in Massachusetts, 2012
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