Cultivating the next crop of America’s farmers
The federal government spends billions every year on farm subsidies, but most of the money goes to the largest and ...
Tag: Black farmers
Biden-Harris administration launches $2.2 billion relief initiative to support Black farmers
The initiative comes after decades of Black farmers accusing the USDA of discrimination and being denied loans crucial for their ...
Minority farmers advocate for fair share of USDA funding
'I think this is a moment where we have an opportunity for real transformation.'
U.S. government has failed Black farmers
The lawsuit comes amid findings that Black farmers lost about $326 billion of land in America because of discrimination during ...
White farmers opposition to POC farmer relief motivated by racism
Recognizing that Blacks were moving quickly toward economic and political independence in the South, White America launched an all-out campaign ...
After a century of land theft and exclusion, Black farmers getting needed government aid
The measure is part of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which was passed by the U.S. Senate ...
Sen. Tina Smith, Ag Committee introduce Justice for Black Farmers Act
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith and colleagues earlier this week introduced landmark legislation to address the historic discrimination against Black farmers.
Black folks farm (but not like they used to)
The image of farming and the quality of life it provides has changed over the years. Farmers, especially Black farmers, ...
USDA Director: Agriculture census important for Black farmers
At first glance, King Whetstone might present an unusual visual. First, he appears younger than his 40 years — but ...
