Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
The Department of Agriculture will host two public meetings to provide program updates and the Hispanic and women farmers and rancher claims process will be discussed, according to a USDA press release.
The meetings will be held at 9 a.m. Feb. 14 and Feb. 26. The Feb. 14 meeting will take place at the Historic Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas and the meeting on Feb. 26 will take place at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces.
Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who farmed or attempted to farm between 1981 and 2000, who allege USDA discrimination when seeking USDA farm loan assistance are encouraged to attend the meetings.
The 180-day Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers claims filing period will close on March 25.
For information regarding the scheduled meetings, contact Veronica Tribbet, communications coordinator at 505-761-4900.
