Dairy Programs payments in Rockcastle County, Kentucky totaled $364,876 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Rockcastle County, Kentucky Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Dairy Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Kenucky (Rep. Brett Guthrie) | $3,329,155 | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| 2 | 1st District of Kenucky (Rep. James Comer) | $2,976,197 | 3.3% | 7.0% |
| 3 | 4th District of Kenucky (Rep. Thomas Massie) | $855,251 | 1.0% | 8.0% |
| 4 | 6th District of Kenucky (Rep. Andy Barr) | $316,088 | 0.4% | 8.3% |
| 5 | 5th District of Kenucky (Rep. Harold Rogers) | $291,357 | 0.3% | 8.7% |
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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