Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments in Dukes County, Massachusetts totaled $2,346 in 2021
Congressional Districts in Dukes County, Massachusetts Receiving Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments, 2021
| Rank | District | Livestock Forage Disaster Program 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Massachusetts (Rep. Richard Neal) | $8,720 | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| 2 | 9th District of Massachusetts (Rep. Bill Keating) | $2,346 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
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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