Dairy Programs payments in Meade County, Kansas totaled $466,639 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Meade County, Kansas Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Dairy Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kansas (Rep. Roger Marshall) | $17,610,800 | 28.6% | 28.6% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Kansas (Rep. Steve Watkins) | $7,553,617 | 12.3% | 40.8% |
| 3 | 4th District of Kansas (Rep. Ron Estes) | $2,672,826 | 4.3% | 45.1% |
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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