Deficiency Payment payments in Talbot County, Maryland totaled $869,198 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Talbot County, Maryland Receiving Deficiency Payment payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Deficiency Payment 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Maryland (Rep. Andy Harris) | $4,627,166 | 69.6% | 69.6% |
| 2 | 5th District of Maryland (Rep. Steny Hoyer) | $179,386 | 2.7% | 72.3% |
| 3 | 6th District of Maryland (Rep. David Trone) | $48,993 | 0.7% | 73.0% |
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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