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WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2022 - On Monday, February 28, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will conduct the first public meeting of the recently established Equity Commission. Authorized by Section 1006 of the American Rescue Plan, the Equity Commission will advise the Secretary of Agriculture and provide USDA with an analysis of how its programs, policies, systems, structures, and practices contribute to barriers to inclusion or access, systemic discrimination, or exacerbate or perpetuate racial, economic, health and social disparities and recommendations for action. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh and Arturo Rodriguez, President Emeritus of the United Farm Workers, will serve as Co-Chairs of the Commission.
The Equity Commission meeting will be held virtually and is accessible to the public through Zoom and telecon. Members of the media wishing to view the meeting must register here.
WHO: Members of the USDA Equity Commission
WHAT: Inaugural Meeting of the USDA Equity Commission
WHEN: February 28, at 11:30 AM EST
WHERE: This is a virtual meeting. Members of the media wishing to view the meeting must register here.
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