USDA
settlement cases
The US Department of Agriculture is actively resolving issues of
discrimination brought forward by Native American, Black, Hispanic and
female farmers and ranchers. USDA has already settled class actions
with Black and Native American farmers and ranchers and is in the
process of informing Hispanic and women’s organizations about an offer
of compensation for those who assert they experienced discrimination in
farm loans, loan servicing, or equal access to credit during the 1980’s
and 1990’s.
Deadlines and requirements vary. Act immediately if you feel you or a
family member may qualify. Visit the Web sites or call the numbers
listed for complete details.
Hispanic Farmers/Ranchers
Hispanic farmers and ranchers who believe that the USDA improperly
denied farm loan benefits between 1981 and 2000 may be eligible to apply
for compensation. You may be eligible if: 1. you sought a farm loan or
farm-loan servicing from USDA during that period; and 2. the loan was
denied, provided late, approved for a lesser amount than requested,
approved with restrictive conditions, or USDA failed to provide an
appropriate loan service; and 3. you believe these actions occurred
because you are Hispanic.
Native American Farmers/Ranchers
Native American farmers and ranchers who were denied a farm loan,
loan servicing, or equal access to credit in the USDA Farm Loan Program
between Jan. 1, 1981 and Nov. 24, 1999.
Women Farmers/Ranchers
Women farmers and ranchers who believe that the USDA improperly
denied farm loan benefits between 1981 and 2000 may be eligible to apply
for compensation. You may be eligible if: 1. you sought a farm loan or
farm-loan servicing from USDA during that period; and 2. the loan was
denied, provided late, approved for a lesser amount than requested,
approved with restrictive conditions, or USDA failed to provide an
appropriate loan service; and 3. you believe these actions occurred
because you are female.
Black Farmers/Ranchers
African American farmers who believe that the USDA discriminated
against them between 1981 and 1996 based on race, wrongfully denying
them farm loans, loan servicing, and other benefits, or giving them
loans with unfair terms, or who did not file timely claims.
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