Commodity subsidies in Kentucky totaled $94.7 million in 2012
Congressional Districts in Kentucky Receiving Commodity Payments, 2012
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2012 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kenucky (Rep. James Comer) | $25,635,633 | 27.1% | 27.1% |
| 2 | 6th District of Kenucky (Rep. Andy Barr) | $3,007,118 | 3.2% | 30.2% |
| 3 | 4th District of Kenucky (Rep. Thomas Massie) | $2,367,894 | 2.5% | 32.7% |
| 4 | 2nd District of Kenucky (Rep. Brett Guthrie) | $2,271,128 | 2.4% | 35.1% |
| 5 | 5th District of Kenucky (Rep. Harold Rogers) | $1,221,208 | 1.3% | 36.4% |
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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