Miscellaneous Farm Programs payments in Whatcom County, Washington totaled $98,672 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Whatcom County, Washington Receiving Miscellaneous Farm Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Miscellaneous Farm Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of Washington (Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler) | $41,065 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Washington (Rep. Rick Larsen) | $723 | 0.1% | 3.8% |
| 3 | 6th District of Washington (Rep. Derek Kilmer) | $250 | 0.0% | 3.9% |
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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