Conservation Reserve Program payments in Kearny County, Kansas totaled $82.2 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Kearny County, Kansas Receiving Conservation Reserve Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Conservation Reserve Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kansas (Rep. Roger Marshall) | $1,887,621,524 | 60.2% | 60.2% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Kansas (Rep. Steve Watkins) | $191,767,490 | 6.1% | 66.3% |
| 3 | 4th District of Kansas (Rep. Ron Estes) | $82,844,323 | 2.6% | 69.0% |
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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