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ATTENTION Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers: Between 1981 and 2000, certain groups of Americans were discriminated against by some USDA offices around the country when they applied for agricultural/farm loans. It is Agriculture Secretary Vilsack's goal to right those wrongs, turn the page, and move forward.
The United States Government
has established a Claims Process to make available up to $1.33 billion
or more to farmers who alleged discrimination by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) based on being female, or based on being Hispanic, in
making or servicing farm loans during certain periods between 1981 and
2000. If you qualify and submit a timely claim, you could receive an
award of up to $50,000 or up to $250,000 in cash, depending on the
evidence that you submit. USDA will also provide a total of up to $160
million in debt relief to successful Claimants who currently owe USDA
money for eligible farm loans. Successful Claimants may also receive an
additional amount, equal to 25% of the combined cash award plus the
principal amount of debt relief, to help pay federal taxes that may be
owed.
The new claims
process, which is entirely voluntary, is an important step towards correcting the
wrongs of the past and strengthening the USDA for the future.
If you, or anyone you know may qualify for this process, please apply and spread the word. The USDA hopes to reach everyone who may have been impacted. For further information and to file a claim through the Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Process visit
Those Eligible Must File Claims No Later Than
March 25, 2013
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