Bobby Rush: “I want to thank the gentle lady. And I also want to extend my apologies to her for misidentifying her state.”

I certainly want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for this outstanding hearing this morning.

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.

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?