Leesburg farmer talks challenges faced by Black farmers
Farmer talks challenges faced by black farmers By Gabrielle Ware | February 23, 2021 at 7:21 AM EST - Updated February 23 at 7:32 PM
LEESBURG, Ga. (WALB) -
A bill announced this month in Washington is aimed at addressing discrimination against Black farmers.
Sen. Cory Booker sponsored the bill, originally introduced in November. The Justice for Black Farmers Act would address some of those challenges by making reforms in the Deptartment of Agriculture. Shon and Chiquita Holsey own Holsey Farms. (Source: WALB) Shon and Chiquita Holsey (Source: WALB)
Holsey Farms owner Shon Holsey said Black farmers face unique challenges.