USDA Working To Boost Equity

“What really underpinned our efforts at USDA is to improve equity and keep all farmers farming," noted Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack as he recently announced that USDA is making scores of changes in every single agency in an effort to boost equity and fairness.  Vilsack pointed to work being done at FSA offices nationwide.

"USDA wants producers to be aware of the significant changes at the Farm Service Agency. This includes, but is not limited to diversified agency leadership and counting committee membership, structure and membership. The ability to apply for farm loans and make loan payments online, which is new in 2024, streamlined and shortened loan paperwork requirements and new processes that reduce the need for human discretion in loan decision making.”

Vilsack said these are just a few of the changes being made at USDA.  Changes he hopes will help to rebuild trust in the department.

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