Dairy Programs payments in Franklin County, Virginia totaled $13.2 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Franklin County, Virginia Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Dairy Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9th District of Virginia (Rep. Morgan Griffith) | $15,956,091 | 14.1% | 14.1% |
| 2 | 5th District of Virginia (Rep. Denver Riggleman) | $4,638,893 | 4.1% | 18.2% |
| 3 | 6th District of Virginia (Rep. Ben Cline) | $2,042,912 | 1.8% | 20.0% |
| 4 | 1st District of Virginia (Rep. Robert Wittman) | $593,440 | 0.5% | 20.5% |
| 5 | 4th District of Virginia (Rep. Donald McEachin) | $71,880 | 0.1% | 20.6% |
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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