For the last few years, many Black farmers have come up short when seeking farm loans and assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  Despite being a rarity, Black farmers have faced discrimination from the government, resulting in the loss of their land and farms to foreclosure. In 1999, the Pigford v. Glickman class action… Continue reading The State Of Black Farming: Black Farmers And Legislators Calling For Debt Relief And Assistance Programs From The USDA