6 Cedarville farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021
Of the eight subsidies provided, the largest was for Jersey Legacy Farms, LLC, which received $26,234 for the claim of NAP Regular Web-Based Program.
The smallest subsidy provided to a Cedarville farmer was $222 to Mark S. Guarrera.
There were nine less subsidies in 2021 than the year before, when there were 17.
The total value of the subsidies fell by $985,033 from the previous year.
Overall, six 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey Legacy Farms, LLC | $26,234 | NAP Regular Web-Based Program |
| Sheppard Farms, Inc. | $25,217 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Continuation of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act |
| Charles E Paulaitis III | $23,189 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Michael S. Hickman | $4,090 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Charles E Paulaitis III | $2,156 | Price Loss Coverage Program |
| Jersey Legacy Farms, LLC | $1,473 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Continuation of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act |
| David a Gidzinski | $627 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment - Annual Rental |
| Mark S. Guarrera | $222 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Total subsidies | $83,208 | - |