Bobby Rush: “It is essential that we fund the Corps of Engineers, FEMA, and other related agencies in our next supplemental.”

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?

I am continually concerned about the impact of any new costs on our nation's farmers and, specifically, the energy costs as it relates to minority farmers and consumers.

I am extremely interested in member cooperatives, and I am looking forward to ways to expand ag co-ops to urban areas.

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