Dairy Programs payments in South Carolina totaled $2.2 million in 2021
Congressional Districts in South Carolina Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 2021
| Rank | District | Dairy Programs 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5th District of South Carolina (Rep. Ralph Norman) | $194,576 | 8.9% | 8.9% |
| 2 | 3rd District of South Carolina (Rep. Jeff Duncan) | $17,455 | 0.8% | 9.7% |
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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