White farmers blast $5bn promised to minority farm-owners in Biden's relief bill as discrimination and 'racism' with Sen. Lindsey Graham claiming it is a form of 'reparations'
White farmers claim $5billion promised to minority farmers in Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief package is a form of discrimination
They have slammed the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act as 'racism'
The bill provides $4billion in direct payments to farmers of color
These payments will cover up to 120 percent of outstanding debt
The other $1bn provides grants and loans to improve land access for minorities
White farmers outnumber minority farmers in the US more than 13 times