Conservation Reserve Program payments in Union County, Mississippi totaled $19.2 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Union County, Mississippi Receiving Conservation Reserve Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Conservation Reserve Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Mississippi (Rep. Bennie Thompson) | $431,723,632 | 34.9% | 34.9% |
| 2 | 1st District of Mississippi (Rep. Trent Kelly) | $208,716,386 | 16.8% | 51.7% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Mississippi (Rep. Michael Guest) | $23,368,215 | 1.9% | 53.6% |
| 4 | 4th District of Mississippi (Rep. Steven Palazzo) | $22,952,409 | 1.9% | 55.4% |
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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