USDA Program Code: 4040 · Ranked #75 of 157 programs
Conservation⚡ Quick Facts
Total Amount
$46.2M
Total Payments
5,718
States Served
0
Program Rank
#75 of 157
💡 Key Insight
This program accounts for 0.0% of all farm subsidies, averaging $8K per payment.
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📊 Why This Data Matters
Emergency Conservation Program is ranked #75 out of 157 USDA farm subsidy programs, accounting for 0.0% of all farm subsidy spending from 2017 to 2025. With 5,718 individual payments totaling $46.2M, the average payment was $8K.
As a conservation program, this pays farmers to protect environmental resources rather than maximize production. Conservation spending is often debated as either a wise investment in long-term land stewardship or a payment for "not farming" — understanding the actual dollar amounts helps inform that debate.
All data comes from USDA Farm Service Agency payment files (2017–2025). Compare with all 157 programs, explore spending trends, or see programs by category.