minority farmers

Who knew agricultural statistics needed to be advised?    “People go, what it is?” according to Joe Prusacki  it is NASS’ Advisory Committee on Ag Statistics.    “Back in the day when the Census Bureau did the Census of Agriculture, they had advisory committee,” Prusacki noted.  “And so when USDA took over the Census of Agricultur...

The Department of Ag seeks nominations for individuals to serve on the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers.  The committee will recommend solutions to challenges faced by minority farmers and ranchers and is part of USDA's commitment to advance equity for all, especially for farmers and producers in underserved communities.  The com...

While it is a few years old at this point, the University of Idaho’s MANRRS club continues to gain traction in Moscow.  Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences, is a national organization focused on promoting academic and professional advancement by empowering minorities in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences.   “It's ...

The Equity Panel investigating discrimination within the agency wants USDA to consider eliminating the county committee system that’s played a big role in managing the Farm Service Agency’s agricultural programs.  According to IndustryUpdate.com, the Fairness Com...

The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Society for Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences announced an agreement to increase minority involvement in agriculture. The groups signed a memorandum of understanding for collaboration on projects ...

As it looks to enter it’s fourth year on the Washington State University campus, WSU's MANRRS, Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences program, continues to look at changing the face of agriculture. MANRRS is a national, student-led society that aims to assist minorities in agricultural and similar disciplines through academic and professional advancement. Acc ... Read

When asked recently how USDA can rectify and correct discrimination toward Black farmers, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, pointed to steps outlined in the American Rescue Plan. "We talked about debt relief. We've also talked about the billion dollars that could potentially increase outreach, land access and financial marketing ...

Jon DeVaney President of the Washington state Tree Fruit Association talks about how three years of retroactive overtime could impact growers across the region. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

In mid-September, the National Farmers Union announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the organization Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences, MANRRS. The goal of the MOU, according to NFU President Rob Larew is to strengthen diversity and inclusion in the Ag industry ...

The USDA’s Farm Service Agency is reminding women and minorities that there are loan programs tailored to help them get into agriculture.   Farm Loan Manager Libby Anderson says there has been an increase in the numbers of women and minorities looking to start a farming operation.   “...