Conservation payments in Mississippi NRCS totaled $0 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Mississippi NRCS Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Mississippi (Rep. Bennie Thompson) | $23,181,819 | 55.6% | 55.6% |
| 2 | 1st District of Mississippi (Rep. Trent Kelly) | $5,440,115 | 13.0% | 68.6% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Mississippi (Rep. Michael Guest) | $150,622 | 0.4% | 69.0% |
| 4 | 4th District of Mississippi (Rep. Steven Palazzo) | $92,009 | 0.2% | 69.2% |
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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