Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments in Alger County, Michigan totaled $16,194 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Alger County, Michigan Receiving Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Forage Disaster Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Michigan (Rep. Jack Bergman) | $331,899 | 78.5% | 78.5% |
| 2 | 10th District of Michigan (Rep. Paul Mitchell) | $4,212 | 1.0% | 79.5% |
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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