Commodity subsidies in Bedford County, Virginia totaled $203,256 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Bedford County, Virginia Receiving Commodity Payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9th District of Virginia (Rep. Morgan Griffith) | $2,419,879 | 11.8% | 11.8% |
| 2 | 5th District of Virginia (Rep. Denver Riggleman) | $1,190,412 | 5.8% | 17.7% |
| 3 | 6th District of Virginia (Rep. Ben Cline) | $525,514 | 2.6% | 20.2% |
| 4 | 2nd District of Virginia (Rep. Elaine Luria) | $385,813 | 1.9% | 22.1% |
| 5 | 1st District of Virginia (Rep. Robert Wittman) | $256,820 | 1.3% | 23.4% |
| 6 | 4th District of Virginia (Rep. Donald McEachin) | $96,795 | 0.5% | 23.8% |
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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