Direct Payment Program payments in Isanti County, Minnesota totaled $6,461 in 2016
Congressional Districts in Isanti County, Minnesota Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Direct Payment Program 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Minnesota (Rep. Jim Hagedorn) | $350,090 | 37.9% | 37.9% |
| 2 | 7th District of Minnesota (Rep. Collin Peterson) | $33,115 | 3.6% | 41.5% |
| 3 | 8th District of Minnesota (Rep. Pete Stauber) | $6,686 | 0.7% | 42.2% |
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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