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Coronavirus Relief Bill Includes Debt Relief, Support For Farmers Of Color
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The nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill includes funds for debt relief and support for farmers of color.
John Boyd Jr., a fourth-generation farmer in Virginia and president of the National Black Farmers Association, explains its significance.
This segment aired on March 9, 2021.