Dairy Programs payments in Otter Tail County, Minnesota totaled $20.3 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Otter Tail County, Minnesota Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Dairy Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Minnesota (Rep. Jim Hagedorn) | $48,335,831 | 7.8% | 7.8% |
| 2 | 7th District of Minnesota (Rep. Collin Peterson) | $44,139,289 | 7.1% | 14.9% |
| 3 | 8th District of Minnesota (Rep. Pete Stauber) | $12,193,929 | 2.0% | 16.9% |
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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