Politics Added 101d ago 2 outlets

USDA cancels $300 million land access program for underserved farmers

The Department of Agriculture canceled the Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program worth $300 million that provided grants to nonprofit groups and tribal organizations helping underserved farmers purchase land. The program was funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and had awarded money to roughly 50 projects nationwide in 2023 for five-year contracts. The cancellation is part of the Trump administration's broader effort to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion spending within federal agencies.

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This event sits in the top 6% of divergence this week. 2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.

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One side frames this as anti-DEI push targeting farmer assistance, while the other presents it as eliminating DEI spending to refocus on core agricultural priorities.

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PPoliticoCENTER101d ago

“USDA cancels $300 million program to help farmers buy land amid anti-DEI push - Politico”

WEWashington ExaminerRIGHT101d ago

“USDA cuts $300 million DEI program for nonprofit groups and tribes: Report”

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