Discrimination And Lack Of Capital Keeps Black Farmers In The 1% Minority
Black farmers are dwindling in number as discriminatory lending practices make it hard for them to raise capital and retain land ownership....
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American Heart Association Launches Business Program To Support Black Maryland Farmers
The American Heart Association is launching a business program to support Black farmers in Maryland working to eradicate food deserts....
Florida Black Farmers Can Now Receive Medical Marijuana Licenses Thanks To A New Bud Bill
Florida governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis just signed a bill for the benefit of Black farmers....
Black Farmers Pressure Federal Government as They Wait for Promised Financial Assistance
In 2022, Congress revoked funding for the federal government that would eliminate outstanding debt for minority farmers. Now those farmers are fighting back in a...
Documentary from Al Roker Entertainment Puts the Spotlight on Land Ownership Challenges Facing Black Farmers
Created in partnership with Emmy-nominated director Eternal Polk, the documentary, Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land, addresses how landowners are reclaiming their agricultural rights....
Staff at Top U.S. Farm Research Center File Complaint Alleging Unsafe Work Conditions
Three employees of the largest agricultural research facility in the U.S. have filed federal whistleblower complaints alleging that the facility’s conditions are hazardous to workers...
Charges Against Black Farmers Dismissed, Couple Still Seeks Justice for Murdered Animals
The ranchers garnered national support after raising awareness about the ongoing harassment from white neighbors, who allegedly attacked their property....
Black Women Launch Mobile Market Featuring Black Farmers, Producers in LA
Black women tackle the food dessert issue in LA....
First Black Woman Deputy Secretary at USDA, Leaving Department
Family is first for this trailblazer....
Black Farmers’ Arrest Brings Light to Racist Harassment from Neighbors
Reportedly, Black farmers in the United States lost around $326 billion worth of land in the 20th century, which contributed to the racial wealth gap...