Conservation payments in Putnam County, Missouri totaled $1.9 million in 2023
Congressional Districts in Putnam County, Missouri Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6th District of Missouri (Rep. Sam Graves) | $67,859,712 | 65.7% | 65.7% |
| 2 | 8th District of Missouri (Rep. Jason Smith) | $4,411,849 | 4.3% | 70.0% |
| 3 | 4th District of Missouri (Rep. Vicky Hartzler) | $1,308,910 | 1.3% | 71.3% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Missouri (Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer) | $60,520 | 0.1% | 71.3% |
| 5 | 7th District of Missouri (Rep. Billy Long) | $6,740 | 0.0% | 71.3% |
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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