US Federal Government Won't Help Black Farmers During The Pandemic

100% Real With Lisa Cabrera

When the CARES Act passed in March, Congress authorized billions of federal dollars for aid programs as a lifeline to farmers who have faced serious economic strain from the pandemic.

Any farmer applying for a loan must first be approved by the Farm Service Agency, which, along with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), has historically excluded Black-operated farms from accessing federal aid, foreclosed on businesses unable to pay back loans, and delayed access to previously approved funds for years.

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