USDA NRCS Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers

USDA recognizes the need to be inclusive of all people and ensure equitable access to services. So, special provisions include specific incentives, waivers, priorities, set asides and other flexibilities for producers who meet the definition for historically underserved producers.

This USDA factsheet provides definitions and resources on heirs' property.

The USDA Heirs' Property Relending Program webpage provides information and resources for heirs' property landowners including steps to apply for the relending program.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Mediation Program makes grants to state-designated entities for agricultural producers, their lenders and others directly affected by the actions of USDA agencies to work with a mediator to resolve disputes.

The Black Family Land Trust provides resources to African-Americans and other historically underserved landowners to protect and preserve their land.

The Climate Hubs link USDA research and programs to regionally deliver relevant climate information to agricultural producers and others working with the ag community.

This USDA website provides in-depth resources to support landowners and others interested in learning about and addressing heirs' property issues.

The primary goal of this study was to better describe the impact of heirs' property on Black farm and land loss and recommend policies that could decelerate that loss and improve access to USDA programs for heirs' property owners.

The Center for Heirs' Property Preservation supports historically-underserved families by providing direct legal services, legal education and assistance to protect heirs' property.