Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments in Conejos County, Colorado totaled $683,230 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Conejos County, Colorado Receiving Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Colorado (Rep. Ken Buck) | $174,443,874 | 79.3% | 79.3% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Colorado (Rep. Scott Tipton) | $7,447,884 | 3.4% | 82.6% |
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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