Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana totaled $8.4 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Receiving Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5th District of Louisiana (Rep. Ralph Abraham) | $118,182,946 | 65.9% | 65.9% |
| 2 | 6th District of Louisiana (Rep. Garrett Graves) | $11,356,509 | 6.3% | 72.2% |
| 3 | 4th District of Louisiana (Rep. Mike Johnson) | $3,622,651 | 2.0% | 74.2% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Louisiana (Rep. Clay Higgins) | $1,221,863 | 0.7% | 74.9% |
| 5 | 2nd District of Louisiana (Rep. Cedric Richmond) | $67,717 | 0.0% | 74.9% |
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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