Commodity subsidies in Pickens County, Georgia totaled $363,352 from 1995-2023.
Programs included in Total Commodity Programs payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2023 |
|---|---|
| Biomass Crop Assistance Program | $139,489 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 | $108,860 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 | $58,941 |
| Loan Deficiency | $22,203 |
| Direct Payment Program | $15,568 |
| Counter Cyclical Program | $5,064 |
| Miscellaneous Farm Programs | $5,004 |
| Production Flexibility Program | $4,046 |
| Market Loss Assistance Program | $1,857 |
| Market Facilitation Program (MFP) | $1,586 |
| Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) | $734 |
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