Dairy Program Subsidies in Mecosta County, Michigan totaled $5.2 million from 1995-2020‡.
Programs included in dairy program subsidies
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2020‡ |
|---|---|
| Milk Income Loss Contract Payment | $2,942,506 |
| Market Loss Assistance - Dairy | $672,172 |
| Milk Income Loss Transitional Payment | $507,032 |
| Dairy Margin Coverage Program | $337,203 |
| Margin Protection Program - Dairy | $300,552 |
| Dairy Ecomonic Loss Assistance Program | $241,360 |
| Market Facilitation Program - Dairy | $95,520 |
| Milk Marketing Fees | $91,922 |
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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