Dairy Programs payments in Colorado totaled $2.1 million in 2019
Congressional Districts in Colorado Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 2019
| Rank | District | Dairy Programs 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Colorado (Rep. Ken Buck) | $355,739 | 17.2% | 17.2% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Colorado (Rep. Scott Tipton) | $127,421 | 6.2% | 23.3% |
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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