Conservation Reserve Program payments in Fayette County, West Virginia totaled $32,069 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Fayette County, West Virginia Receiving Conservation Reserve Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Conservation Reserve Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of West Virginia (Rep. Carol Miller) | $2,095,800 | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2 | 2nd District of West Virginia (Rep. Alex Mooney) | $1,347,998 | 7.5% | 19.1% |
| 3 | 1st District of West Virginia (Rep. David McKinley) | $412,214 | 2.3% | 21.4% |
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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