Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) payments in North Carolina totaled $331,584 in 2012
Congressional Districts in North Carolina Receiving Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) payments, 2012
| Rank | District | Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) 2012 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of North Carolina (Rep. Walter Jones) | $232,044 | 70.0% | 70.0% |
| 2 | 1st District of North Carolina (Rep. G.K. Butterfield) | $82,262 | 24.8% | 94.8% |
| 3 | 9th District of North Carolina (Open Seat) | $3,201 | 1.0% | 95.8% |
| 4 | 7th District of North Carolina (Rep. David Rouzer) | $1,709 | 0.5% | 96.3% |
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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