Conservation Reserve Program payments in Putnam County, Tennessee totaled $539,983 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Putnam County, Tennessee Receiving Conservation Reserve Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Conservation Reserve Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8th District of Tennessee (Rep. David Kusthoff) | $177,740,858 | 41.4% | 41.4% |
| 2 | 7th District of Tennessee (Rep. Mark Green) | $18,031,454 | 4.2% | 45.6% |
| 3 | 6th District of Tennessee (Rep. John Rose) | $2,134,273 | 0.5% | 46.1% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Tennessee (Rep. Charles Fleischmann) | $412,724 | 0.1% | 46.2% |
| 5 | 4th District of Tennessee (Rep. Scott DesJarlais) | $267,467 | 0.1% | 46.2% |
| 6 | 1st District of Tennessee (Rep. Phil Roe) | $244,437 | 0.1% | 46.3% |
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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