Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments in Utah County, Utah totaled $5.6 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Utah County, Utah Receiving Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Forage Disaster Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Utah (Rep. Chris Stewart) | $78,873,775 | 37.6% | 37.6% |
| 2 | 1st District of Utah (Rep. Rob Bishop) | $32,150,336 | 15.3% | 53.0% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Utah (Rep. John Curtis) | $29,754,566 | 14.2% | 67.2% |
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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