Conservation payments in Kentucky NRCS totaled $0 in 2017
Congressional Districts in Kentucky NRCS Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 2017
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kenucky (Rep. James Comer) | $16,547,242 | 38.2% | 38.2% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Kenucky (Rep. Brett Guthrie) | $4,405,530 | 10.2% | 48.4% |
| 3 | 6th District of Kenucky (Rep. Andy Barr) | $24,399 | 0.1% | 48.5% |
| 4 | 4th District of Kenucky (Rep. Thomas Massie) | $9,270 | 0.0% | 48.5% |
| 5 | 5th District of Kenucky (Rep. Harold Rogers) | $3,759 | 0.0% | 48.5% |
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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