Wisconsin Farm Subsidy Payments
Wisconsin received $20.2B in USDA farm subsidy payments across 1,017,725 records from FY2010 to FY2025. That averages $215.89 per resident per year based on Census Bureau population estimates.
That is 1.6% of all USDA farm subsidy payments nationally.
- DAIRY MARGIN COVERAGE
- $612M
- CROP INSURANCE
- $301M
| Year | Total | $/Capita |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,658M | $280.49 |
| FY2024 | $1,350M | $228.33 |
| FY2023 | $2,039M | $344.93 |
| FY2022 | $2,780M | $472.02 |
| FY2021 | $3,115M | $529.75 |
| FY2020 | $1,831M | $310.60 |
| FY2019 | $1,123M | $192.80 |
| FY2018 | $995M | $171.32 |
| FY2017 | $1,107M | $191.11 |
| FY2016 | $1,208M | $209.11 |
| FY2015 | $1,123M | $194.91 |
| FY2014 | $250M | $43.44 |
| FY2013 | $311M | $54.28 |
| FY2012 | $395M | $69.11 |
| FY2011 | $410M | $71.78 |
| FY2010 | $513M | $90.22 |
Top Recipients (Historical, through ~2019)
| Recipient | City | Total Received | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES | MADISON | $10,551,815,557 | 111 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | LA CROSSE | $5,912,749,366 | 24,703 |
| LAKESIDE FOODS INC | MANITOWOC | $16,094,225 | 374 |
| NEW DAY FARMS | LAKE MILLS | $13,891,093 | 9 |
| DAYBREAK FOODS | LAKE MILLS | $13,601,057 | 10 |
| INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENT | SPARTA | $8,636,389 | 5,408 |
| MARATHON CO HSG | ROTHSCHILD | $7,620,089 | 20 |
| WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | MADISON | $6,885,351 | 9 |
| DAYBREAK FOODS INC | LAKE MILLS | $6,823,154 | 39 |
| WI HOUSING PRESERVATION CORP | MADISON | $6,671,948 | 52 |
| UNITED MIGRANT OPPORTUNITY SERVICES/UMOS INC. | MILWAUKEE | $4,923,284 | 51 |
| BUSHMANS' INC. | ROSHOLT | $4,870,159 | 381 |
| GENCAP ROSEWOOD, LP | MILWAUKEE | $4,564,413 | 11 |
| GENCAP PORT BYRON, LLC | MILWAUKEE | $4,541,312 | 16 |
| JNB BADGER SOUTH LP | PLATTEVILLE | $3,653,968 | 20 |
| BUFFALO COUNTY | ALMA | $3,531,452 | 15 |
| BAYFIELD CO HSG | WASHBURN | $3,314,474 | 13 |
| JUNEAU COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY | MAUSTON | $2,981,723 | 24 |
| RURAL AFFORDABLE | GALESVILLE | $2,972,270 | 39 |
| FAIRVIEW CROSSING | MEQUON | $2,879,761 | 15 |
How much did Wisconsin receive in USDA farm subsidies?
Wisconsin received $20.2 billion in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025, representing 1.6% of the national total across 1,017,725 payment records. That averages $215.89 per resident per year.
What is the farm subsidy per capita in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin averaged $215.89 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 Wisconsin receives the most farm subsidies?
Dane County leads Wisconsin with $11,033M in total USDA farm subsidy payments. View all Wisconsin counties →
What USDA programs pay the most in Wisconsin?
The largest USDA farm program in Wisconsin is SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, which paid $15,173M. Browse all programs →