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Of the five subsidies provided, the largest was for Rothig Forest Products, Inc., which received $50,875 for the claim of "Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers Program".
The smallest subsidy provided to a Lake County farmer was $88 to Gus & Eugene Motzer Farm.
There were six fewer subsidies than the year before, and the total value of the subsidies rose by $30,029.
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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothig Forest Products, Inc. | $50,875 | Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers Program | $52,875 |
| Advanced Development Properties, LLC | $6,652 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment - Annual Rental | $6,652 |
| Gus & Eugene Motzer Farm | $2,145 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry | $2,233 |
| Rothig Forest Products, Inc. | $2,000 | Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers Program | $52,875 |
| Gus & Eugene Motzer Farm | $88 | Agriculture Risk Program - Individual Coverage | $2,233 |
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