Bobby Rush: “Several studies... have shown that prisoners who were able to maintain close contact with loved ones experienced better…”

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

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?

We on the Agriculture Committee have a special and unique mission to try to help solve the problem of Black farmers in our nation.

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