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Of the two subsidies provided, the largest was for Ronny Wakefield, which received $1,328 for the claim of "Conservation Reserve Program Payment - Annual Rental".
The smallest subsidy provided to a San Juan County farmer was $174 to Ronny Wakefield.
There were two fewer subsidies than the year before, and the total value of the subsidies fell by $134.
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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronny Wakefield | $1,328 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment - Annual Rental | $1,502 |
| Ronny Wakefield | $174 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Targeted Assistance for Specific Commodities | $1,502 |
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