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Of the 11 subsidies provided, the largest was for Joshua S. Pennino, which received $14,867 for the claim of "Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry".
The smallest subsidy provided to a Hancock County farmer was $402 to Thomas W. Frazier.
There were 37 fewer subsidies than the year before, and the total value of the subsidies fell by $150,519.
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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua S. Pennino | $14,867 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry | $14,867 |
| W L Lamar Trucking, LLC | $9,637 | Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers Program | $11,637 |
| Richard Wayne McGee | $5,945 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry | $5,945 |
| Johnnie Birston | $3,053 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry | $3,053 |
| David R. Youngblood | $2,678 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry | $2,678 |
| Jack W. Hill | $2,432 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry | $2,432 |
| W L Lamar Trucking, LLC | $2,000 | Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers Program | $11,637 |
| Michael A. Ransom | $1,359 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry | $1,359 |
| Mike Griffin | $1,352 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry | $1,352 |
| Ray A. Roberson | $1,102 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry | $1,102 |
| Thomas W. Frazier | $402 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry | $402 |
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