Puerto Rico (PR) received $462.6M across 39,533 USDA Farm Service Agency payments from 2017 to 2025.
Total Subsidies
$462.6M
Payments
39,533
Counties
9
Avg Payment
$12K
152% above national avg
How Puerto Rico Compares
National Rank
#38 of 59 states
Share of National Total
0.3%
💡 Key Insight
Puerto Rico's peak subsidy year was 2017 at $203.1M.
Yearly Trends
Top Programs in Puerto Rico
| # | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wildfires And Hurricanes Indemnity Program | $193.0M |
| 2 | Emergency Relief Program 2 | $55.2M |
| 3 | CFAP CARES Act | $45.5M |
| 4 | CFAP Round 2 | $26.5M |
| 5 | CFAP CCC Payments (A) | $24.0M |
| 6 | Dairy Margin Coverage | $23.1M |
| 7 | Emrgncy Relief Program Track 2-Speclty Crps | $12.3M |
| 8 | Wecpcscof | $12.2M |
| 9 | Marketing Assistance For Specialty Crops | $10.1M |
| 10 | Emrgncy Relief Program Track 1-Speclty Crps | $8.3M |
Top Recipients in Puerto Rico
| # | Recipient | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Usda Farm Service Agency | $3.3M |
| 2 | Juan Pagan Caraballo | $2.1M |
Counties in Puerto Rico
📊 Understanding Puerto Rico's Farm Subsidies
From 2017 to 2025, Puerto Rico received $462.6M in USDA farm subsidy payments — ranking #38 out of 59 states and territories. The state's largest program was Wildfires And Hurricanes Indemnity Program at $193.0M, followed by Emergency Relief Program 2 at $55.2M. Payments flowed to recipients across 9 counties.
The average payment in Puerto Rico ($12K) is 2.5× the national average of $5K — suggesting larger farming operations or heavier emergency spending than typical states.
This data comes from USDA FSA payment files covering 2017–2025. Compare Puerto Rico with other states using our comparison tool, see state rankings, or explore why some states get more.