Conservation Reserve Program payments in Jackson County, Illinois totaled $920,177 in 2011
Congressional Districts in Jackson County, Illinois Receiving Conservation Reserve Program payments, 2011
| Rank | District | Conservation Reserve Program 2011 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15th District of Illinois (Rep. John Shimkus) | $18,890,934 | 14.6% | 14.6% |
| 2 | 17th District of Illinois (Rep. Cheri Bustos) | $5,816,046 | 4.5% | 19.0% |
| 3 | 18th District of Illinois (Rep. Darin LaHood) | $4,882,367 | 3.8% | 22.8% |
| 4 | 16th District of Illinois (Rep. Adam Kinzinger) | $842,985 | 0.6% | 23.4% |
| 5 | 13th District of Illinois (Rep. Rodney Davis) | $732,672 | 0.6% | 24.0% |
| 6 | 12th District of Illinois (Rep. Mike Bost) | $564,775 | 0.4% | 24.4% |
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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