How much did farmers in Byron receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?
Of the nine subsidies provided, the largest was for James M. Guffy, which received $33,089 for the claim of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities.
The smallest subsidy provided to a Byron farmer was $181 to Charles Mark Guffy.
There were seven less subsidies in 2021 than the year before, when there were 16.
The total value of the subsidies fell by $66,290 from the previous year.
Overall, five 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 |
|---|---|---|
| James M. Guffy | $33,089 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| James M. Guffy | $20,506 | Price Loss Coverage Program |
| Shamrockcattle, LLC | $5,197 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| James M. Guffy | $3,030 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| Shamrockcattle, LLC | $2,371 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Charles Mark Guffy | $479 | Price Loss Coverage Program |
| Danial J. Allen | $277 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| Lois L Guffy - Guffy Family Trust | $198 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| Charles Mark Guffy | $181 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| Total subsidies | $65,328 | - |