Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments in Pickens County, Alabama totaled $294,223 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Pickens County, Alabama Receiving Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Forage Disaster Program 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Alabama (Rep. Robert Aderholt) | $2,128,946 | 16.5% | 16.5% |
| 2 | 5th District of Alabama (Rep. Mo Brooks) | $1,659,010 | 12.8% | 29.3% |
| 3 | 1st District of Alabama (Rep. Bradley Byrne) | $1,479,853 | 11.4% | 40.7% |
| 4 | 7th District of Alabama (Rep. Terri Sewell) | $959,588 | 7.4% | 48.1% |
| 5 | 2nd District of Alabama (Rep. Martha Roby) | $739,063 | 5.7% | 53.8% |
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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