U.S. Department of Agriculture

Without a will, heirs’ property attracts land-grabbing predators, but an ex-USDA worker is helping protect Black farms 

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Black farmer

Department of Agriculture works to remedy its history of discrimination and aid Black farmers

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Rep. Marcia Fudge thegrio.com

Biden weighs pick for agriculture chief from diverse slate

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Joe Biden has a plan to support, grow Black farmers and rural communities

Biden has a plan to expand access to assistance for Black farmers and support land trusts, cooperatives, and farm credit systems.
/ August 13, 2020

Stop! Washing your Thanksgiving turkey could spread germs

Food experts are saying that washing your Thanksgiving turkey could spread dangerous germs around your kitchen and advise against it
/ November 27, 2019
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Lobbyists want to reverse Michelle Obama’s healthy school lunch program

School Nutrition Association is asking the Department of Agriculture to reverse changes made to school lunches spearheaded by First Lady Michelle Obama.
/ March 15, 2017
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

On cutting SNAP: Stop this nonsense

OPINION – My colleagues considering voting to cut this nutritional assistance program by $40 billion are about to deal a painful blow to those most in need at a time of continuing economic hardship. This borders on unconscionable…
/ September 19, 2013