Conservation payments in Hancock County, Indiana totaled $178,093 in 2012
Congressional Districts in Hancock County, Indiana Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 2012
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 2012 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Indiana (Rep. James Baird) | $4,372,201 | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 2 | 6th District of Indiana (Rep. Greg Pence) | $3,940,700 | 9.2% | 19.4% |
| 3 | 8th District of Indiana (Rep. Larry Bucshon) | $3,208,264 | 7.5% | 26.8% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Indiana (Rep. Jim Banks) | $2,827,837 | 6.6% | 33.4% |
| 5 | 9th District of Indiana (Rep. Trey Hollingsworth) | $1,104,317 | 2.6% | 36.0% |
| 6 | 2nd District of Indiana (Rep. Jackie Walorski) | $697,060 | 1.6% | 37.6% |
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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