Map Shows Where Trump Bill Boosting Farm Subsidies for City Residents
Summary
More than 92,000 people living in U.S. cities received over $2.6 billion in farm subsidies from 2020 to 2025. A bill from President Donald Trump's current term increased the rules so more people linked to farms, even if they don't live or work on one, can get these payments.Key Facts
- The Environmental Working Group (EWG) found many urban residents getting farm subsidies meant for farmers.
- President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act widened rules, making it easier to get farm payments without living or working on a farm.
- The bill also raised payment limits, allowing recipients to receive more money.
- Farms organized as S corporations or LLCs allow more people involved to qualify for subsidies.
- The number of urban subsidy recipients rose by 13,000 in 2025 compared to before.
- Dallas-Fort Worth had the most urban subsidy recipients, with over 7,100 people getting $107 million.
- Chicago, Kansas City, Denver, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Houston also had many recipients.
- People in some Texas and California metro areas received especially large total payments, such as Amarillo, Fresno, and Visalia.
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