Commodity subsidies in Mercer County, Kentucky totaled $19.9 million from 1995-2023.
Programs included in Total Commodity Programs payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2023 |
|---|---|
| Tobacco Transition Payment | $3,684,895 |
| Tobacco Loss Assistance Program | $2,971,366 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 | $2,823,782 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 | $2,338,729 |
| Direct Payment Program | $1,488,033 |
| Production Flexibility Program | $1,486,855 |
| Market Facilitation Program (MFP) | $1,452,900 |
| Market Loss Assistance Program | $1,053,875 |
| Dairy Programs | $964,367 |
| Loan Deficiency | $369,363 |
| Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program | $324,099 |
| Counter Cyclical Program | $281,552 |
| Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) | $231,958 |
| Tobacco Payment Program | $181,926 |
| Deficiency Payment | $91,287 |
| Total Pandemic Assistance Program (PARP) | $62,997 |
| Market Gains | $54,246 |
| Margin Protection Program | $29,212 |
| Oilseed Program | $8,940 |
| Lamb Meat Adjustment Program | $8,371 |
| Wool and Mohair Programs | $5,393 |
| Miscellaneous Farm Programs | $2,506 |
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