I share the concerns held by the Senator from Michigan about USDA's ability to address civil right cases in a timely fashion. Failure to resolve civil rights cases involving access to USDA farm programs delays justice and threatens the affected farmer's well-being. The Secretary of Agriculture needs to use his authority to provide independent and neutral alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Addressing concerns about USDA's handling of civil rights cases related to farm programs.
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