releases: http://www.sanders.senate.gov/newsroom/video-audio/why-are-there-so-few-black-farmers-in-america
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| http://www.sanders.senate.gov/newsroom/video-audio/why-are-there-so-few-black-farmers-in-america | Why are there So Few Black Farmers in America? | 2020-06-22 | 2020 | 2020-06 | Independent | House | VT | Bernard Sanders | S000033 | www.sanders.senate.gov | legacy | Why are there So Few Black Farmers in America? In 1910 black farmers made up 14% of all farmers. Today they make up fewer than 2% and own less than 1% land in rural America. Land access for all is a social justice issue. We need to support black farmers so that they have the resources they need to keep and grow their farms and land-based businesses. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |