How much did farmers in Marietta receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?
Of the nine subsidies provided, the largest was for Marietta Cattle Company, LLC, which received $3,301 for the claim of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry.
The smallest subsidy provided to a Marietta farmer was $266 to Fred Capers.
There were 10 less subsidies in 2021 than the year before, when there were 19.
The total value of the subsidies fell by $35,821 from the previous year.
Overall, nine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marietta Cattle Company, LLC | $3,301 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| Robert N. Moore | $2,592 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| Carl L. Young | $1,902 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| Gary M. Westbrook | $1,846 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| Ricki L. Hodges | $1,424 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| Diann Shaddix | $1,286 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| Quincy Bill Henderson | $452 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| Rebekah Ann Hindsman | $392 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| Fred Capers | $266 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| Total subsidies | $13,461 | - |