RFK Jr Podcast Bill Gates, China and USDA Vs Black Farmers
Apr 24, 2024
John Boyd and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discuss systemic farming injustices, discrimination faced by Black farmers, the influence of Bill Gates and China on American agriculture, and the need to address issues within the USDA. They highlight the struggles of Black farmers, the impact of foreign entities on land ownership, and the importance of supporting farmers in ensuring food security.
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John Boyd's Farming Journey and Discrimination
- John Boyd inherited his farming knowledge from his grandfather and father while working 1500 acres in Virginia.
- He faced blatant racial discrimination from USDA officials when starting out at 18, including loan denials and hostile treatment.
Decline of Black Farmer Land Ownership
- Black farmers once owned 20 million acres and numbered over one million families in 1910, now only 3.5 million acres remain.
- Systemic discrimination caused a drastic loss in land and farmers over the past century.
USDA Discrimination in Virginia Office
- A USDA officer in Virginia openly discriminated by denying Boyd loans while approving large loans to white farmers.
- Complaints and investigations revealed the officer's blatant racist behavior and mismanagement were common in the South.