Commodity subsidies in Mercer County, West Virginia totaled $710,813 from 1995-2023.
Programs included in Total Commodity Programs payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2023 |
|---|---|
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 | $288,502 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 | $220,516 |
| Production Flexibility Program | $43,173 |
| Direct Payment Program | $41,221 |
| Miscellaneous Farm Programs | $31,371 |
| Market Loss Assistance Program | $31,236 |
| Counter Cyclical Program | $11,390 |
| Total Pandemic Assistance Program (PARP) | $10,091 |
| Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program | $8,326 |
| Loan Deficiency | $5,941 |
| Lamb Meat Adjustment Program | $4,800 |
| Tobacco Transition Payment | $4,345 |
| Wool and Mohair Programs | $3,187 |
| Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) | $2,860 |
| Tobacco Loss Assistance Program | $2,591 |
| Deficiency Payment | $1,003 |
| Tobacco Payment Program | $259 |
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