While farmers are declining across the country, the number of Black farmers is growing. Author: Eryn Rogers Updated: 9:23 AM EST February 23, 2021
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga.
Even though farming adds billions of dollars to the US economy, the number of farmers is declining.
However, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, the number of Black farmers is growing, nearly 30 years after Black farmers almost became extinct.
Georgia is one state leading the trend with one of the largest numbers of Black Farmers in the country. One of those farmers is Jon Jackson, the owner of Comfort Farms in Baldwin County.
“I wanted to do something that was with my passion which was food,” Jackson said.
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.
Two friends came up with the idea of a 48-foot mobile trailer that's half farmers market and half food truck. It will travel around Los Angeles and will facilitate grocery giveaways in low-income areas.
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