A Brief History of Discrimination against Black Farmers—Including by the USDA
The Equation
AUGUST 27, 2024
Following the formation of the USDA in 1862 and the abolishment of slavery in 1865, many formerly enslaved African Americans pursued independent farming. However, most of the land offered was of poor quality and was not suitable for farming. Let’s backtrack to the post-Civil War era Enslaved people had limited access to land.
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