Conservation payments in Nobles County, Minnesota totaled $30.4 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Nobles County, Minnesota Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7th District of Minnesota (Rep. Collin Peterson) | $1,604,456,076 | 47.7% | 47.7% |
| 2 | 1st District of Minnesota (Rep. Jim Hagedorn) | $356,016,872 | 10.6% | 58.3% |
| 3 | 8th District of Minnesota (Rep. Pete Stauber) | $4,370,199 | 0.1% | 58.4% |
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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