Specialty Crop Hurricane Disaster Program payments in Columbus County, North Carolina totaled $157,932 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Columbus County, North Carolina Receiving Specialty Crop Hurricane Disaster Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Specialty Crop Hurricane Disaster Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7th District of North Carolina (Rep. David Rouzer) | $157,932 | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| 2 | 3rd District of North Carolina (Rep. Walter Jones) | $125,317 | 44.2% | 100.0% |
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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