1 Herlong farmer received agricultural subsidies in 2021
Of the three subsidies provided, the largest was for Thomas Hammond, which received $8,678 for the claim of Livestock Forage Disaster Program.
The smallest subsidy provided to a Herlong farmer was $3,100 to Thomas Hammond.
There was the same amount of subsidies in 2021 as the year before.
The total value of the subsidies fell by $7,406 from the previous year.
Overall, only one farmer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hammond | $8,678 | Livestock Forage Disaster Program |
| Thomas Hammond | $4,928 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities |
| Thomas Hammond | $3,100 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| Total subsidies | $16,706 | - |