Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments in Alger County, Michigan totaled $16,194 from 1995-2023.
Counties in Alger County, Michigan Receiving Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Livestock Forage Disaster Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delta County, Michigan | $198,335 | 46.9% | 46.9% |
| 2 | Hillsdale County, Michigan | $61,519 | 14.6% | 61.5% |
| 3 | Menominee County, Michigan | $52,569 | 12.4% | 73.9% |
| 4 | Marquette County, Michigan | $26,721 | 6.3% | 80.2% |
| 5 | Saint Joseph County, Michigan | $22,532 | 5.3% | 85.6% |
| 6 | Alger County, Michigan | $16,194 | 3.8% | 89.4% |
| 7 | Baraga County, Michigan | $15,869 | 3.8% | 93.2% |
| 8 | Iron County, Michigan | $13,931 | 3.3% | 96.4% |
| 9 | Dickinson County, Michigan | $7,224 | 1.7% | 98.2% |
| 10 | Sanilac County, Michigan | $4,212 | 1.0% | 99.2% |
| 11 | Branch County, Michigan | $2,525 | 0.6% | 99.8% |
| 12 | Houghton County, Michigan | $1,056 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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