There are 2 article(s) tagged Black Farmers and Agriculturalists:

• November 2023

  • Farm conservation programs offer solutions to climate threats, if farmers can get funded

    The Johnson family is raising cattle on about 15 of the 200 acres they own in Mississippi. During long spells without rain, the grass dries up, and the Johnsons have to buy hay. Then the pond dries up and they have to use a hose from the house to water the cows. 

    By Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk November 20, 2023

• April 2019

  • Seed company reports no settlement in mediation with black farmers

    Lawyers for Stine Seed Co. and other defendants reported no settlement after mediation sessions with black farmers who have alleged a race-based conspiracy in the sale of low-yielding soybean seeds.

    By Wayne Risher April 09, 2019