Commodity subsidies in Aroostook County, Maine totaled $28.3 million from 1995-2023.
Programs included in Total Commodity Programs payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2023 |
|---|---|
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 | $11,409,159 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 | $9,776,911 |
| Loan Deficiency | $2,064,961 |
| Direct Payment Program | $1,215,553 |
| Miscellaneous Farm Programs | $729,902 |
| Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) | $707,970 |
| Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program | $488,836 |
| Market Facilitation Program (MFP) | $480,956 |
| Production Flexibility Program | $370,921 |
| Biomass Crop Assistance Program | $319,904 |
| Market Loss Assistance Program | $236,052 |
| Dairy Programs | $230,515 |
| Counter Cyclical Program | $201,200 |
| Margin Protection Program | $13,221 |
| Total Pandemic Assistance Program (PARP) | $11,212 |
| Oilseed Program | $8,991 |
| Market Gains | $7,443 |
| Lamb Meat Adjustment Program | $2,450 |
| Deficiency Payment | $2,094 |
| Wool and Mohair Programs | $1,171 |
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