Policies that allow farms to be passed onto next generations of farmers affordably, allow our farmers to remain in business through down economic years and natural disasters, and help mitigate risk in one of the riskiest businesses in the economy, will help keep minority farmers on their land.
Thompson emphasizes the importance of policies supporting minority farmers' sustainability.
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