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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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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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Briefing Room: Rural Population and Migration: Diversity Increases in Nonmetro America
USDA. Economic Research Service.
"According to Census 2000, racial and ethnic minorities now comprise 17 percent of nonmetro residents and are increasingly 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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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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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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Last Modified: Sep 30, 2008  
Farms and Community
    Small Farms
    Beginning/New Farmers
    Farmland Preservation
    Urban Agriculture and Community Gardening
    Grants and Loans for Farmers
    Women and Minorities in Agriculture
 
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					   Minority Issues
    Community Food Systems and Civic Agriculture
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