Black farmers and the U.S. government have settled a long-standing class action suit alleging racial discrimination in the Department of Agriculture farm loan program. In addition to a payment of $1.25 billion to African American farmers, the USDA will also establish an Ombuds office to improve dispute resolution efforts. Details regarding the planned Ombuds program are not yet available. (USDA News.)Friday, February 19, 2010
Settlement With Black Farmers Will Create USDA Ombuds
Black farmers and the U.S. government have settled a long-standing class action suit alleging racial discrimination in the Department of Agriculture farm loan program. In addition to a payment of $1.25 billion to African American farmers, the USDA will also establish an Ombuds office to improve dispute resolution efforts. Details regarding the planned Ombuds program are not yet available. (USDA News.)
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