Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments in Chester County, South Carolina totaled $1.2 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Chester County, South Carolina Receiving Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Forage Disaster Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of South Carolina (Rep. Jeff Duncan) | $6,357,536 | 18.9% | 18.9% |
| 2 | 5th District of South Carolina (Rep. Ralph Norman) | $2,603,044 | 7.7% | 26.6% |
| 3 | 7th District of South Carolina (Rep. Tim Rice) | $652,963 | 1.9% | 28.5% |
| 4 | 6th District of South Carolina (Rep. James Clyburn) | $91,886 | 0.3% | 28.8% |
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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