Commodity subsidies in Michigan totaled $101 million in 2012
Congressional Districts in Michigan Receiving Commodity Payments, 2012
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2012 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10th District of Michigan (Rep. Paul Mitchell) | $12,966,189 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| 2 | 4th District of Michigan (Rep. John Moolenaar) | $5,864,896 | 5.8% | 18.7% |
| 3 | 7th District of Michigan (Rep. Tim Walberg) | $4,861,115 | 4.8% | 23.5% |
| 4 | 6th District of Michigan (Rep. Fred Upton) | $3,697,981 | 3.7% | 27.1% |
| 5 | 1st District of Michigan (Rep. Jack Bergman) | $3,358,231 | 3.3% | 30.5% |
| 6 | 2nd District of Michigan (Rep. Bill Huizenga) | $717,131 | 0.7% | 31.2% |
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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