Livestock Subsidies in Mercer County, Kentucky totaled $1.6 million from 1995-2020‡.
Programs included in livestock subsidies
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2020‡ |
|---|---|
| Livestock Compensation Program | $876,541 |
| Livestock Indemnity Payments | $467,682 |
| Emergency Livestock Feed Assistance | $247,711 |
| Market Facilitation Program - Dairy and Hogs | $10,697 |
| Small Hog Operation | $2,229 |
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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