How much did farmers in Littlefield receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?
Of the nine subsidies provided, the largest was for Layton Cattle Company, LLC, which received $32,804 for the claim of Livestock Forage Disaster Program.
The smallest subsidy provided to a Littlefield farmer was $91 to Albert Tsinnijinnie.
There were six less subsidies in 2021 than the year before, when there were 15.
The total value of the subsidies fell by $12,884 from the previous year.
Overall, seven 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Layton Cattle Company, LLC | $32,804 | Livestock Forage Disaster Program |
| Larimore Family Revocable Trust | $12,986 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment - Annual Rental |
| Steve Layton | $5,690 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| Janet Larimore | $4,222 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment - Annual Rental |
| Biasi Ranch Holdings, LLC | $820 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Thomas Russell | $651 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment - Annual Rental |
| Larimore Family Revocable Trust | $502 | Agriculture Risk Program - Individual Coverage |
| Albert Tsinnijinnie | $264 | Livestock Forage Disaster Program |
| Albert Tsinnijinnie | $91 | Web-Based NAP |
| Total subsidies | $58,030 | - |