A USDA commission issues recommendations on racial equity for farmers
![Ann "Farmer Gale" Sutton inspects crops at a farm on Jan. 26, 2023 in Upper Marlboro, Md. Prince Georges County has launched a pilot program geared towards assisting women and minority farmers build sustainable practices.](https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2023/02/28/gettyimages-1246858755-edit_wide-966cae05d9ce8f058829e97c9ed395b8d72a7c87.jpg?s=600)
Recommendations include making it easier for farmers to qualify for conservation programs to making the language in Farm Service Agency loans more accessible. A final report is due by the year's end.
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