How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did 19 farmers in Brea receive in 2021?
Of the 30 subsidies provided, the largest was for Cobs & Pods, Inc., which received $37,709 for the claim of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities.
The smallest subsidy provided to a Brea farmer was $18 to Pamela Hutchinson.
There were 11 less subsidies in 2021 than the year before, when there were 41.
The total value of the subsidies fell by $134,660 from the previous year.
Overall, 19 farmers received financial aid in the city.
Kimberly Amadeo of The Balance said farmer subsidies "help high-income corporations, not poor rural farmers. Most of the money goes toward large agribusinesses."
USDA data analyzed by the Cato Institute found that "farmers (on net) have derived almost 40% of their income directly from the U.S. government” in recent years.
The U.S. has provided farm subsidies since the Great Depression to assist farmers who weather price fluctuations and disasters to help maintain consistent farming across the country.
| Farmer | $ Received | Reason for Subsidy |
|---|---|---|
| Cobs & Pods, Inc. | $37,709 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Hanson Trust Ttee Ralph & Deloris | $11,116 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment - Annual Rental |
| Paula Susan Skrifvars | $3,524 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment - Annual Rental |
| Peggy Jo Miller | $3,524 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment - Annual Rental |
| Margaret Otto | $3,426 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment - Annual Rental |
| Marie Gruver | $2,338 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment - Annual Rental |
| Guy Powell & Mowrey PTRS | $2,110 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Jennifer A. Brooks | $1,725 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Emogene Dutton Revocable Living Trust | $1,647 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment - Annual Rental |
| Marie Gruver | $1,159 | Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program - Plus 3 Assistance Program |
| Marie Gruver | $1,006 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Linda W. Sells | $935 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment - Annual Rental |
| Russell Lyster III | $824 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| Marie Gruver | $732 | Price Loss Coverage Program |
| Lorain T Altig | $536 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Lamar Ellis | $465 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment - Annual Rental |
| George Peasley | $442 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Jennifer A. Brooks | $407 | Price Loss Coverage Program |
| Guy Powell & Mowrey PTRS | $354 | Price Loss Coverage Program |
| Judy McInnis | $327 | Price Loss Coverage Program |
| Theresa M. Cornelius | $311 | Price Loss Coverage Program |
| Theresa M. Cornelius | $300 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Continuation of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act |
| Lorain T Altig | $245 | Price Loss Coverage Program |
| Judy McInnis | $199 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Theresa M. Cornelius | $146 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Christman Family Trust FBO Michael a Christman | $129 | Price Loss Coverage Program |
| Desiree Bohning | $124 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Desiree Bohning | $122 | Price Loss Coverage Program |
| Christman Family Trust FBO Michael a Christman | $97 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment - Annual Rental |
| Pamela Hutchinson | $18 | Price Loss Coverage Program |
| Total subsidies | $75,997 | - |