Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments in Powhatan County, Virginia totaled $1,227 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Powhatan County, Virginia Receiving Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Forage Disaster Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9th District of Virginia (Rep. Morgan Griffith) | $1,262,140 | 55.1% | 55.1% |
| 2 | 1st District of Virginia (Rep. Robert Wittman) | $617 | 0.0% | 55.1% |
| 3 | 4th District of Virginia (Rep. Donald McEachin) | $592 | 0.0% | 55.1% |
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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