The USDA is seeking public input to help advance racial equity across the department.
The agency says information gained from public listening sessions will help identify ‘barriers that people of color, underserved communities and others may face’ when accessing USDA programs and services.
USDA says the information will address systemic inequities and determine ways to engage stakeholders and community members. USDA will provide the findings to the Racial Equity Commission, which will launch later this year.
