Conservation payments in Putnam County, Missouri totaled $59.8 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Putnam County, Missouri Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6th District of Missouri (Rep. Sam Graves) | $1,797,054,579 | 58.2% | 58.2% |
| 2 | 8th District of Missouri (Rep. Jason Smith) | $132,910,620 | 4.3% | 62.5% |
| 3 | 4th District of Missouri (Rep. Vicky Hartzler) | $130,500,148 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Missouri (Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer) | $8,834,647 | 0.3% | 67.0% |
| 5 | 7th District of Missouri (Rep. Billy Long) | $7,663,410 | 0.2% | 67.2% |
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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