Commodity subsidies in Watauga County, North Carolina totaled $4.2 million from 1995-2021.
Programs included in Total Commodity Programs payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2021 |
|---|---|
| Tobacco Transition Payment | $1,367,990 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 | $994,082 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 | $814,824 |
| Tobacco Loss Assistance Program | $781,670 |
| Tobacco Payment Program | $58,136 |
| Dairy Programs | $53,292 |
| Direct Payment Program | $34,225 |
| Market Loss Assistance Program | $30,607 |
| Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program | $24,140 |
| Production Flexibility Program | $22,147 |
| Loan Deficiency | $19,240 |
| Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers Program (TAAF) | $5,172 |
| Counter Cyclical Program | $5,125 |
| Miscellaneous Farm Programs | $3,438 |
| Market Facilitation Program (MFP) | $3,325 |
| CCC Organic Programs | $3,053 |
| Wool and Mohair Programs | $2,348 |
| Lamb Meat Adjustment Program | $2,146 |
| Margin Protection Program | $1,830 |
| Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) | $415 |
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