Larger farms had greater share of energy payments and received larger payments, 2011–20
- by Justin B. Winikoff and Karen Maguire
- 7/22/2024
![Bar chart showing the percent of farms receiving energy payments and average energy payments from 2011 to 2020.](https://ers.usda.gov/sites/default/files/_laserfiche/Charts/109449/energyPayments-Fig02.png)
Commercial energy payments can be a substantial source of income for farmers who host resources such as oil, natural gas, and wind on their land. The amount of the payments, which averaged $30,482 annually in 2020 dollars per farm, depends on farm size, market conditions, and location.