Think Tank: Minority farmers less likely than whites to benefit from crop insurance

Federally subsidized crop insurance is the dominant farm support, but socially disadvantaged farmers are far less likely than white farmers to participate in those programs, said a free-market think tank on Tuesday. Agriculture is an overwhelmingly white occupation in the United States, and the portion of mid-size and large farms—the major beneficiaries of crop insurance… » Read More

The Ag Insider content is only available to members.
Exit mobile version