Posted on Apr 29, 2021
White farmers sue seeking government loan forgiveness
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An administration tries to give disadvantaged farmers loans and those who may not need them freak out. No matter who you give something to someone will be upset. I'm tired of this nonsense. Do these loan programs by credit, income, land size idk. Just stop with this bull.
White farmers sue seeking government loan forgiveness
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I would like to see the language in the actual law they contend make white farmers ineligible. ... Actually, I think I found it, or at least a statement from a FAQ on a USDA.gov website:
Q. Who is eligible to apply for grants under the 2501 Program?
Higher education institutions, eligible conservation districts, eligible economic development corporations, nonprofit organizations, and non-governmental community-based associations or organizations that provide agricultural education or agriculturally related services to socially disadvantaged or veteran farmers and ranchers in their region are eligible and may apply for a grant under the 2501 Program, as -defined in 7 U.S.C. 2279. Individuals are not eligible.
The word "and" before "ranchers", along with the "or" before "veterans" does a lot of heavy lifting here. It does not say "socially disadvantaged ranchers". The "socially disadvantaged" adjective is a descriptor of certain programs, but as I read it, it would not disqualify any ranchers.... and if the "socially disadvantaged" descriptor was incorrectly interpreted as a reason some ranchers were denied aid, then I think those decisions should be reversed for those that applied and were denied on that basis. Still, I do not think it prevents anyone from applying for the aid.
Not a lawyer. Would be interested to hear what a lawyer might say about it.
Q. Who is eligible to apply for grants under the 2501 Program?
Higher education institutions, eligible conservation districts, eligible economic development corporations, nonprofit organizations, and non-governmental community-based associations or organizations that provide agricultural education or agriculturally related services to socially disadvantaged or veteran farmers and ranchers in their region are eligible and may apply for a grant under the 2501 Program, as -defined in 7 U.S.C. 2279. Individuals are not eligible.
The word "and" before "ranchers", along with the "or" before "veterans" does a lot of heavy lifting here. It does not say "socially disadvantaged ranchers". The "socially disadvantaged" adjective is a descriptor of certain programs, but as I read it, it would not disqualify any ranchers.... and if the "socially disadvantaged" descriptor was incorrectly interpreted as a reason some ranchers were denied aid, then I think those decisions should be reversed for those that applied and were denied on that basis. Still, I do not think it prevents anyone from applying for the aid.
Not a lawyer. Would be interested to hear what a lawyer might say about it.
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MSgt Steve Sweeney Excellent research! "Would be interested to hear what a lawyer might say about it."... If you had a dozen Lawyers I don't think you could get a majority to agree on this... or anything actually.
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PFC (Join to see) I don't care what race , sex, political party, immigrant or not... etc. they are, eligibility should be for those who need the assistance.
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I'm a farmer.
The majority of businesses overcapitalize in the good times and don't save for the bad times. It doesn't matter if you are a farmer or a high tech electronics manufacturer. That is an unsustainable business plan.
If you borrow money... you pay it back.
The majority of businesses overcapitalize in the good times and don't save for the bad times. It doesn't matter if you are a farmer or a high tech electronics manufacturer. That is an unsustainable business plan.
If you borrow money... you pay it back.
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