Bobby Rush: “I would like for them to provide an update on the progress being made with the research labs in terms of their outreach…”

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

I certainly want to thank you, Mr. Chairman. This has been a very, very informative hearing, and I thank you for it.

I am absolutely committed to the idea, and the potential, of trying to create a unity of will, a unity of spirit, and a unity of understanding, in terms of the whole cooperative sector of our society.