The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package enacted last week by President Biden includes billions of dollars in debt relief and other assistance for farmers of color. However, the incorporation of race-based criteria is leaving other farmers scratching their heads. FARMERS REACT TO BILLIONS IN COVID-19 RELIEF BILL FOR BLACK FARMERS: 'WHERE DID COMMON SENSE GO?' Black farmers accounted for approximately one-sixth of farmers in 1920, but fewer than 2% of farms were run by Black producers by 2017, according to USDA data. "I think this bill could not only divide -- promote division in the farming community," Matt Griggs said, "[but also] just in people in general."

Source: Fox News March 16, 2021 02:48 UTC