Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay The Life of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and What Just Happened to Black Farmers?
Jul 22, 2025
In a heartfelt discussion, Jeremy Peaches, a Houston-based second-generation farmer and advocate for Black agriculture, sheds light on the systemic challenges faced by Black farmers, particularly under the Trump administration. He emphasizes the importance of supporting local farms and the deep connection to agricultural heritage. The conversation also touches on the significant reductions in USDA support that have further marginalized these farmers. Alongside these serious topics, they reflect on broader societal issues and the role of politics in affecting communities.
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Black Farmers' Funding Cut
- Black farmers lost out on $2 billion in promised government support due to Trump administration cuts.
- This funding was critical for equipment, capacity building, and sustaining farm operations.
Jeremy Peaches' Farming Roots
- Jeremy Peaches' family farm roots trace back to the LaGrange Plantation in Mississippi with sharecropping history.
- He pursued agricultural education and USDA work before starting his farming and entrepreneurial ventures.
USDA Loan Discrimination Insight
- Generational farms receive more USDA loans and subsidies than new or starting Black farms.
- Discrimination at USDA county offices affects loan and grant approval processes for Black farmers.