Miscellaneous Farm Programs payments in La Plata County, Colorado totaled $310,735 from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in La Plata County, Colorado Receiving Miscellaneous Farm Programs payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Miscellaneous Farm Programs 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Colorado (Rep. Ken Buck) | $4,631,629 | 36.9% | 36.9% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Colorado (Rep. Scott Tipton) | $2,128,646 | 17.0% | 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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