Tobacco Subsidies in Caldwell County, North Carolina totaled $832,189 from 1995-2020‡.
Programs included in tobacco subsidies
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2020‡ |
|---|---|
| Tobacco Transition Payment - Flue Cured, Producer | $694,523 |
| Tobacco Loss Assistance - Fue-cured | $118,669 |
| Tobacco Payment Program - Flue Cured | $18,975 |
| Tobacco Transition Payment - Flue Cured, Quota | $22 |
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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