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Other grants went to like-minded groups that would encourage African-American farmers and others to “obtain equitable access” to USDA programs, and ensure that they “participate equitably” in those programs.
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Tens of millions of additional dollars were distributed under the USDA program created by the 2021 American Rescue Plan, which aims to ensure “equitable participation in the full range of USDA programs” of underserved farmers. That money went to universities and nonprofit groups that provide technical assistance to black, socially disadvantaged, and Native American agricultural producers.