Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Vernon County, Missouri totaled $285,432 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Vernon County, Missouri Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Missouri (Rep. Vicky Hartzler) | $999,172 | 11.3% | 11.3% |
| 2 | 7th District of Missouri (Rep. Billy Long) | $867,640 | 9.8% | 21.0% |
| 3 | 6th District of Missouri (Rep. Sam Graves) | $794,018 | 8.9% | 30.0% |
| 4 | 8th District of Missouri (Rep. Jason Smith) | $725,979 | 8.2% | 38.2% |
| 5 | 3rd District of Missouri (Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer) | $108,701 | 1.2% | 39.4% |
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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