Dairy Programs payments in Columbia County, New York totaled $7.8 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Columbia County, New York Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Dairy Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21st District of New York (Rep. Elise Stefanik) | $50,688,596 | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| 2 | 19th District of New York (Rep. Antonio Delgado) | $25,254,969 | 3.7% | 11.3% |
| 3 | 23rd District of New York (Rep. Tom Reed) | $7,468,202 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
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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