Farms in Denali County received $29,218 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Of the three subsidies provided, the largest was for Anitra Winkler, which received $21,823 for the claim of “Seafood Trade Relief Program”.
The smallest subsidy provided to a Denali County farmer was $2,107 to Andrew E. Johnson.
There were two more subsidies than the year before, and the total value of the subsidies rose by $27,111.
Kimberly Amadeo of The Balance said farmer subsidies “help high-income corporations, not poor rural farmers. Most of the money goes toward large agribusinesses.”
USDA data analyzed by the Cato Institute found that “farmers (on net) have derived almost 40% of their income directly from the U.S. government” in recent years.
The U.S. has provided farm subsidies since the Great Depression to assist farmers who weather price fluctuations and disasters to help maintain consistent farming across the country.
| Farmer | $ Received | Reason for Subsidy | Total Received in Subsidies by Farmer ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anitra Winkler | $21,823 | Seafood Trade Relief Program | $21,823 |
| James Hendricks | $5,288 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program – Continuation of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act | $5,288 |
| Andrew E. Johnson | $2,107 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment – Annual Rental | $2,107 |
