Virginia Farm Subsidy Payments
Virginia received $21.0B in USDA farm subsidy payments across 349,297 records from FY2010 to FY2025. That averages $153.22 per resident per year based on Census Bureau population estimates.
That is 1.6% of all USDA farm subsidy payments nationally.
- Richmond (city)
- $13,492M
- Arlington
- $113M
- Fairfax
- $100M
- Southampton
- $89M
- Pittsylvania
- $86M
- Rockingham
- $59M
- Isle Of Wight
- $58M
- Augusta
- $58M
- Halifax
- $57M
- Accomack
- $55M
- PRICE LOSS COVERAGE
- $185M
- MARKET ACCESS PROGRAM
- $146M
- CROP INSURANCE
- $69M
| Year | Total | $/Capita |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,775M | $203.67 |
| FY2024 | $1,541M | $176.85 |
| FY2023 | $2,417M | $277.33 |
| FY2022 | $2,854M | $328.84 |
| FY2021 | $3,193M | $368.77 |
| FY2020 | $1,738M | $201.20 |
| FY2019 | $1,100M | $128.56 |
| FY2018 | $1,132M | $132.98 |
| FY2017 | $1,176M | $138.88 |
| FY2016 | $1,252M | $148.72 |
| FY2015 | $1,294M | $154.67 |
| FY2014 | $233M | $28.01 |
| FY2013 | $250M | $30.24 |
| FY2012 | $327M | $40.00 |
| FY2011 | $386M | $47.66 |
| FY2010 | $362M | $45.10 |
Top Recipients (Historical, through ~2019)
| Recipient | City | Total Received | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIAL SERVICES, VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF | RICHMOND | $13,480,535,052 | 122 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | CHRISTIANSBURG | $6,261,020,939 | 18,073 |
| THE KNOPP COMPANY | STAUNTON | $17,924,302 | 95 |
| LAWSON DEVELOPMENT | VIRGINIA BEACH | $10,950,777 | 15 |
| COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION | RICHMOND | $7,586,247 | 3 |
| LAWSON DEVELOPMENT ASSOC. 2009A | CHESAPEAKE | $5,243,922 | 3 |
| INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENT | LEXINGTON | $5,189,690 | 1,767 |
| BRUNSWICK VILLAGE | CHARLOTTESVILLE | $5,025,242 | 21 |
| BELLEVILLE MEADOWS | NORFOLK | $4,934,714 | 14 |
| KNOPP ENTERPRISES INC | STAUNTON | $4,585,005 | 25 |
| WAVERLY VILLAGE I | COEBURN | $4,482,797 | 25 |
| VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY | CHARLOTTESVILLE | $4,405,568 | 5 |
| WARSAW MANOR VA LLC | ABINGDON | $3,847,213 | 12 |
| WMSBURG LAFAYETTE | WILLIAMSBURG | $3,625,732 | 24 |
| SURRY VILLAGE I | PETERSBURG | $3,588,977 | 13 |
| AMHERST RUTLEDGE | CHRISTIANSBURG | $3,581,373 | 14 |
| NEW MARKET ASSOC | CHARLOTTESVILLE | $3,564,896 | 18 |
| BAYVIEW CITIZENS | CHERITON | $3,391,625 | 25 |
| NEW STEVENS WOODS | NEWPORT NEWS | $3,364,056 | 10 |
| DEERFIELD ASSOC LP | CHRISTIANSBURG | $3,169,630 | 12 |
How much did Virginia receive in USDA farm subsidies?
Virginia received $21.0 billion in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025, representing 1.6% of the national total across 349,297 payment records. That averages $153.22 per resident per year.
What is the farm subsidy per capita in Virginia?
Virginia averaged $153.22 per resident per year in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025. This is calculated using annual Census Bureau population estimates matched to each fiscal year. Per-capita figures reflect total subsidy dollars — including payments to farms, businesses, and individuals — divided by total state population, not just the farm population. See the fiscal year table for the per-capita breakdown year by year.
Which county in Virginia receives the most farm subsidies?
Richmond (city) County leads Virginia with $13,492M in total USDA farm subsidy payments. View all Virginia counties →
What USDA programs pay the most in Virginia?
The largest USDA farm program in Virginia is SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, which paid $19,059M. Browse all programs →