Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments in Fillmore County, Minnesota totaled $1.4 million in 2023
Congressional Districts in Fillmore County, Minnesota Receiving Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Forage Disaster Program 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Minnesota (Rep. Jim Hagedorn) | $2,019,128 | 15.2% | 15.2% |
| 2 | 8th District of Minnesota (Rep. Pete Stauber) | $1,556,275 | 11.7% | 26.8% |
| 3 | 7th District of Minnesota (Rep. Collin Peterson) | $451,784 | 3.4% | 30.2% |
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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