Bobby Rush: “We don't hear from the Africans.”

Discrimination and prejudice absolutely should not be tolerated in any government program, any organization, or any individual.

During the hearing, I asked what I thought was a straightforward question: what policies would our expert panel made up of commodity group witnesses recommend to rectify both the historic and current discrimination too often faced by…

What specific policies would you recommend to combat the historic and current discrimination too often faced by Black and Brown farmers in your respective industries?

It's imperative we safeguard both these program titles for our national security and the economic viability of U.S. farmers and ranchers.