(WBNG) — Included in the American Rescue Plan was $5 billion which is to dedicated toward providing debt relief for farmers of color.
It’s part of a federal effort to reconcile years of discrimination in the farming community.
Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo responded to the bill Wednesday with a statement, writing:
“Socially disadvantaged farmers have been caught in a cycle of discrimination and debt for generations. This offer of help from the USDA is welcome news, along with the many forms of assistance available to other farmers and ranchers. The overall recovery of our food economy is especially important here in NYS.
The New York Farm Bureau also provided a statement on Wednesday:
“New York Farm Bureau supported the overall H…
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