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1 Kenedy County farmer received agricultural subsidies in 2021

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Farm in Kenedy County received $1,232 in taxpayer-funded subsidy in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Within the area, only one subsidy was granted, and it was given to Jerry W. Miller. They received financial support in the amount of $1,232 for the claim of "Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry".

There were four fewer subsidies than the year before, and the total value of the subsidies fell by $6,404.

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.

Subsidy Received by Kenedy County Code Farmer in 2021
Farmer$ ReceivedReason for SubsidyTotal Received in Subsidies by Farmer ($)
Jerry W. Miller$1,232Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry$1,232

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