2 Tatums farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021
Of the three subsidies provided, the largest was for Jimmy Austin Jr., which received $9,625 for the claim of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Continuation of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act.
The smallest subsidy provided to a Tatums farmer was $1,847 to Wallace Hooks.
There was one less subsidy in 2021 than the year before, when there were four.
The total value of the subsidies fell by $20,347 from the previous year.
Overall, two 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Austin Jr. | $9,625 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Continuation of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act |
| Jimmy Austin Jr. | $5,438 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| Wallace Hooks | $1,847 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| Total subsidies | $16,910 | - |