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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.

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

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?