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 | NAL Biography Web Resources
USDA. National Agricultural Library.
This Web resource presents lists of statistical data sources, reports, programs, organizations and more pertinent to minority/ethnic groups.
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| Black Farming and Land Loss: A History
Public Broadcasting System.
Documents the history of Blacks in farming from the newly freed slaves of 1863 to today. Includes a timeline, stories of Black farmers and their descendants, and a teachers' guide. |
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| Meeting the Diverse Needs of Limited-Resource Producers: An Educator's Guide
USDA. Sustainable Agriculture Resarch and Education.
"This free bulletin features nine success stories from around the country as a jumping off point for adapting innovative programs to varied areas. It also provides 'how-to' ideas for educators, socio-economic characteriestics/barriers to working with varied audiences, proven teaching methods and successful connection strategies." |
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| Briefing Room: Rural Population and Migration: Diversity Increases in Nonmetro America
USDA. Economic Research Service.
According to U.S. Census Bureau county population estimates taken in 2005, "racial and ethnic minorities now make up 18.3 percent of nonmetro residents and are geographically dispersed throughout the Nation." Overview, reports and data about critical demographic and economic trends and characteristics of rural minority residents. |
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| Center for Minority Farmers
United States Department of Agriculture.
One-stop help program for minority farmers, limited resource farmers, community based organizations and others. |
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| Hispanic Farming and Ranching in the United States
USDA. Cooperative State Research, Education, Extension Service.
This project focuses on the issues facing Hispanic and Latino farmers and ranchers. The Final Report (2007) includes a comprehensive bibliography and a directory of public and private organizations serving this population. |
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| National Appeals Division
United States Department of Agriculture
Any person who receives an adverse program decision from USDA's Farm Service Agency, Risk Management Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or the three USDA Rural Development agencies may file an appeal with NAD. |
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| Minority Farm Register
USDA. Farm Service Agency. Office of Minority and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Assistance.
"The USDA Minority Farm Register is a tool to promote equal access to USDA farm programs and services for minority farmland owners, farmers, ranchers tenants and other individuals with an agricultural interest." |
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| National Black Farmers Association
National Black Farmers Association (NBFA).
Community-based group involved in advocacy, land retention and rural development for black and other small farmers throughout the country. |
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