Dairy Programs payments in Waldo County, Maine totaled $4.8 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Waldo County, Maine Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Dairy Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Maine (Rep. Jared Golden) | $20,246,576 | 46.1% | 46.1% |
| 2 | 1st District of Maine (Rep. Chellie Pingree) | $2,586,540 | 5.9% | 52.0% |
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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