On the recordApril 17, 2013
Many of the civil rights complaints in the past, particularly those in Pigford, might have been mitigated had USDA had a more diverse workforce that was better able to interact with minority farmers.
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congress.govMany of the civil rights complaints in the past, particularly those in Pigford, might have been mitigated had USDA had a more diverse workforce that was better able to interact with minority farmers.
Fudge emphasizes the need for a diverse USDA workforce to address civil rights complaints.
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