Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments in Carbon County, Utah totaled $960,545 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Carbon County, Utah Receiving Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Forage Disaster Program 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Utah (Rep. Chris Stewart) | $12,845,188 | 50.2% | 50.2% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Utah (Rep. John Curtis) | $4,546,998 | 17.8% | 68.0% |
| 3 | 1st District of Utah (Rep. Rob Bishop) | $3,341,926 | 13.1% | 81.0% |
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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