Farm in Pike County received $1,549 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Of the four subsidies provided, the largest was for Curtis R. Goering, which received $628 for the claim of “Conservation Reserve Program Payment – Annual Rental”.
The smallest subsidy provided to a Pike County farmer was $120 to Curtis R. Goering.
There was one fewer subsidy than the year before, and the total value of the subsidies fell by $440.
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 | Total Received in Subsidies by Farmer ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis R. Goering | $628 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment – Annual Rental | $1,549 |
| Curtis R. Goering | $428 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment – Annual Rental | $1,549 |
| Curtis R. Goering | $373 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment – Annual Rental | $1,549 |
| Curtis R. Goering | $120 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 – Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities | $1,549 |
