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9 Hamel farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021
Of the 14 subsidies provided, the largest was for Sievers Leasing Company, which received $21,046 for the claim of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities.
The smallest subsidy provided to a Hamel farmer was $20 to Ron Long.
There were 16 less subsidies in 2021 than the year before, when there were 30.
The total value of the subsidies fell by $67,675 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sievers Leasing Company | $21,046 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Sievers Properties II, LLC | $2,269 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Wilbur & Lucille Meyer Living Trust | $736 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Sievers Leasing Company | $544 | Price Loss Coverage Program |
| Leroy Renken | $413 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| William S. Meyer | $238 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Residuary Trust Estate Under Will of Walter E Sievers | $202 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Wilbur & Lucille Meyer Living Trust | $184 | Price Loss Coverage Program |
| Sievers Properties II, LLC | $182 | Price Loss Coverage Program |
| William S. Meyer | $101 | Price Loss Coverage Program |
| Leroy Renken | $100 | Price Loss Coverage Program |
| WM Reckman-Trust 200 | $65 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment - Annual Rental |
| John D. Poletti | $25 | Price Loss Coverage Program |
| Ron Long | $20 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Total subsidies | $26,125 | - |