Commodity subsidies in Dickenson County, Virginia totaled $162,775 from 1995-2020‡.
Programs included in Subtotal, Farming Subsidies payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2020‡ |
|---|---|
| Total Tobacco Transition Payments | $66,059 |
| Market Loss Assistance - Non-commodity | $53,403 |
| Total Livestock Indemnity Program | $27,805 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program | $9,873 |
| Tobacco Payment Program | $3,763 |
| Total Lamb Payments | $774 |
| Production Flexibility Contracts | $435 |
| Total Direct Payments | $259 |
| Mkt. Loss Asst. - Commodity Crops | $227 |
| Loan Deficiency Payments | $104 |
| Total Counter Cyclical Payments | $42 |
| Wool And Mohair Programs | $31 |
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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