Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments in Benton County, Arkansas totaled $43,048 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Benton County, Arkansas Receiving Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Arkansas (Rep. Rick Crawford) | $138,303,732 | 60.4% | 60.4% |
| 2 | 4th District of Arkansas (Rep. Bruce Westerman) | $6,886,973 | 3.0% | 63.4% |
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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