Conservation payments in Sherman County, Nebraska totaled $8.5 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Sherman County, Nebraska Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of Nebraska (Rep. Adrian Smith) | $1,196,009,047 | 57.6% | 57.6% |
| 2 | 1st District of Nebraska (Rep. Jeff Fortenberry) | $167,130,474 | 8.0% | 65.6% |
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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