Margin Protection Program payments in Talbot County, Maryland totaled $47,934 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Talbot County, Maryland Receiving Margin Protection Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Margin Protection Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Maryland (Rep. Andy Harris) | $547,018 | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| 2 | 6th District of Maryland (Rep. David Trone) | $148,144 | 5.7% | 26.7% |
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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