African-American farmers make up less than 2 percent of all farmers in the United States

A new report finds that racial discrimination within USDA programs is responsible for this decline.

EMILY MOON

APR 5, 2019

African-American farmers make up less than 2 percent of all farmers in the United States. They helm shrinking operations that are less profitable on average than those owned by their white counterparts—and, according to a new report, this decline is the direct result of discriminatory lending practices by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  

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