Conservation payments in Talbot County, Georgia totaled $324,051 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Talbot County, Georgia Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Georgia (Rep. Sanford Bishop) | $120,611,712 | 22.7% | 22.7% |
| 2 | 12th District of Georgia (Rep. Rick Allen) | $53,243,747 | 10.0% | 32.7% |
| 3 | 8th District of Georgia (Rep. Austin Scott) | $35,478,167 | 6.7% | 39.3% |
| 4 | 10th District of Georgia (Rep. Jody Hice) | $7,662,352 | 1.4% | 40.8% |
| 5 | 9th District of Georgia (Rep. Doug Collins) | $7,210,597 | 1.4% | 42.1% |
| 6 | 14th District of Georgia (Rep. Tom Graves) | $3,344,103 | 0.6% | 42.8% |
| 7 | 3rd District of Georgia (Rep. Drew Ferguson) | $1,876,008 | 0.4% | 43.1% |
| 8 | 1st District of Georgia (Rep. Buddy Carter) | $675,389 | 0.1% | 43.2% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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