Commodity subsidies in Howard County, Maryland totaled $9.6 million from 1995-2023.
Programs included in Total Commodity Programs payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2023 |
|---|---|
| Direct Payment Program | $1,992,662 |
| Loan Deficiency | $1,717,143 |
| Production Flexibility Program | $1,283,775 |
| Dairy Programs | $829,226 |
| Market Loss Assistance Program | $799,751 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 | $671,768 |
| Market Facilitation Program (MFP) | $590,299 |
| Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program | $555,700 |
| Counter Cyclical Program | $413,431 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 | $226,599 |
| Market Gains | $199,665 |
| Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) | $160,606 |
| Deficiency Payment | $90,900 |
| Oilseed Program | $45,699 |
| Margin Protection Program | $21,771 |
| Miscellaneous Farm Programs | $14,979 |
| Commodity Certificates | $12,366 |
| Total Pandemic Assistance Program (PARP) | $9,817 |
| Wool and Mohair Programs | $2,737 |
| Lamb Meat Adjustment Program | $1,304 |
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