Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) in Massachusetts
WHIP payments by practice class in Massachusetts
- Farm, Ranch & Land Management
- Structures, Equipment & Facilities
Contracts
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WHIP payments by practice suite in Massachusetts
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WHIP payments by contract size in Massachusetts, 2005-2015
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Most commonly used enhancement practices for WHIP contracts in Massachusetts
WHIP impacts on resource concerns in Massachusetts, 2005-2015
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WHIP payments by county in Massachusetts, 2005-2015
| Rank | County | Payments |
|---|
| 1 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $1,958,919 |
| 2 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $1,254,648 |
| 3 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $1,047,879 |
| 4 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $1,020,819 |
| 5 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $928,975 |
| 6 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $400,396 |
| 7 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $393,036 |
| 8 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $260,011 |
| 9 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $237,032 |
| 10 | Nantucket County, Massachusetts | $225,641 |
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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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