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Thousands of Hispanic and female farmers have been offered a billion dollar settlement from the government in hopes of resolving their claims that they were discriminated against by the USDA.
The proposed $1.3 billion settlement comes just one year after the government settled similar claims with American Indians and black farmers over racial discrimination. Like the Indian and black famers, the Hispanic and female farmers claim local USDA offices denied them loans and other assistance that routinely went to white male farmers between 1981 and 2000.
The USDA announced last month it would set aside $1.3 billion to pay up to $50,000 to each plaintiff that could prove “wrongful treatment.” The Hispanic and female farmers have the choice to take the settlement, or they can choose to continue with their lawsuits. Some of the farmers say $50,000 is not enough to cover the losses they suffered from the alleged discrimination. Lawyers for both the women and Hispanic farmers said their clients deserve more money. To put it into perspective, Indian farmers were offered up to $250,000 each to settle their USDA discrimination claims.
Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack said any Hispanic and women farmers who are not pleased with the settlement can sill pursue their cases against the government.
“The Obama administration has made it a priority to resolve all claims of past discrimination at USDA, and we are committed to closing this sad chapter in USDA’s history,” Vilsack said. “Women and Hispanic farmers and ranchers who allege past discrimination can now come forward to participate in a claims process in which they have the opportunity to receive compensation.”
UPDATE: The USDA posted an update on March 12, 2014 stating that it is “committed to ensuring the integrity and impartiality of the claims process. A neutral, third party has been tasked with overseeing all aspects of the process, including notifications, to make certain that it is fair and equitable.” While vague, the update seems to indicate that claims are being processed. You can check the status of your claim here: www.farmerclaims.gov/Status.aspx
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45 thoughts onUSDA Reaches Hispanic and Female Farmer Settlement
USDA said $50,000 to the one’s that can prove wrongful treatment. Has anyone even complained about the crazy application involved. They have made it next to impossible for regular people to complete the application. Most people don’t have money lying around to pay for an attorney.
I want an application to apply
Hi My name is Priscilla Moss I would like to know can I get an application because I didn’t know anything about this lawsuit until I called the Black Farmers lawsuit line inquiring about my claim that was denied after I was chosen to help with developing a case for the lawyers. I am very saden because my mom struggled to get this money after being denied back in 1996 and she died with stomach cancer in 2001. Please help me with what ever there is out there. My address is: 206 Dandelion Lane Union Springs Alabama 36089. I can be reached at (334) 421-0813. Thanks, Priscilla!
I im 84year old Im part of the pigford 2. I was told by the usda that weman couldn’t applie for loans with the usda only men. I was lied too .stand up for your rights I don’t know if I will get justice just waiting on the mail to see what happen.
Hi I also want to know how I can get and application because just like others I was unaware of the lawsuit claims until I heard people talking about it , and by then it had reached it deadline. Although i didn’t stop there i still went on asking questions about it to those who had already been signed under others who knew about it . After days and days of running around trying to get information I was finally given a name (Mr. Farmer) and when inquired about a number all I was told was that they no longer had the number and that it had reached it deadline. I find it to be sickening because the people that I later learned that actually got a chance to file and complete an application never done any field work in their lives and by No way did they ever try to farm. Again if anybody have any information as to where I can get an application please email me at : carla.bryant1@yahoo.com also you can send me information at:1080 County Line Street Pavo Ga 31778. And you can contact me on my cell(229-413-3481).
Hi I also want to know how I can get and application because just like others I was unaware of the lawsuit claims until I heard people talking about it , and by then it had reached it deadline. Although i didn’t stop there i still went on asking questions about it to those who had already been signed under others who knew about it . After days and days of running around trying to get information I was finally given a name (Mr. Farmer) and when inquired about a number all I was told was that they no longer had the number and that it had reached it deadline. I find it to be sickening because the people that I later learned that actually got a chance to file and complete an application never done any field work in their lives and by No way did they ever try to farm. Again if anybody have any information as to where I can get an application please email me at : carla.bryant1@yahoo.com also you can send me information at:1080 County Line Street Pavo Ga 31778. And you can contact me on my cell(229-413-3481).
Hi I also want to know how I can get and application because just like others I was unaware of the lawsuit claims until I heard people talking about it , and by then it had reached it deadline. Although i didn’t stop there i still went on asking questions about it to those who had already been signed under others who knew about it . After days and days of running around trying to get information I was finally given a name (Mr. Farmer) and when inquired about a number all I was told was that they no longer had the number and that it had reached it deadline. I find it to be sickening because the people that I later learned that actually got a chance to file and complete an application never done any field work in their lives and by No way did they ever try to farm. Again if anybody have any information as to where I can get an application please email me at : carla.bryant1@yahoo.com also you can send me information at:1080 County Line Street Pavo Ga 31778. And you can contact me on my cell(229-413-3481).
Hi I also want to know how I can get and application because just like others I was unaware of the lawsuit claims until I heard people talking about it , and by then it had reached it deadline. Although i didn’t stop there i still went on asking questions about it to those who had already been signed under others who knew about it . After days and days of running around trying to get information I was finally given a name (Mr. Farmer) and when inquired about a number all I was told was that they no longer had the number and that it had reached it deadline. I find it to be sickening because the people that I later learned that actually got a chance to file and complete an application never done any field work in their lives and by No way did they ever try to farm. Again if anybody have any information as to where I can get an application please email me at : carla.bryant1@yahoo.com also you can send me information at:1080 County Line Street Pavo Ga 31778. And you can contact me on my cell(229-413-3481).
Hi I also want to know how I can get and application because just like others I was unaware of the lawsuit claims until I heard people talking about it , and by then it had reached it deadline. Although i didn’t stop there i still went on asking questions about it to those who had already been signed under others who knew about it . After days and days of running around trying to get information I was finally given a name (Mr. Farmer) and when inquired about a number all I was told was that they no longer had the number and that it had reached it deadline. I find it to be sickening because the people that I later learned that actually got a chance to file and complete an application never done any field work in their lives and by No way did they ever try to farm. Again if anybody have any information as to where I can get an application please email me at : carla.bryant1@yahoo.com also you can send me information at:1080 County Line Street Pavo Ga 31778. And you can contact me on my cell(229-413-3481).
Hi I also want to know how I can get and application because just like others I was unaware of the lawsuit claims until I heard people talking about it , and by then it had reached it deadline. Although i didn’t stop there i still went on asking questions about it to those who had already been signed under others who knew about it . After days and days of running around trying to get information I was finally given a name (Mr. Farmer) and when inquired about a number all I was told was that they no longer had the number and that it had reached it deadline. I find it to be sickening because the people that I later learned that actually got a chance to file and complete an application never done any field work in their lives and by No way did they ever try to farm. Again if anybody have any information as to where I can get an application please email me at : carla.bryant1@yahoo.com also you can send me information at:1080 County Line Street Pavo Ga 31778. And you can contact me on my cell(229-413-3481).