Boyd Jr. Rallies Columbia Farmers on Discrimination
The National Black Farmers Association president met with local farmers in Columbia to discuss ongoing advocacy against USDA discrimination.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Agriculture
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John Boyd Jr., president of the National Black Farmers Association, held a conference in Columbia highlighting issues facing farmers. He also discussed his advocacy work on Good Day Columbia.
Why it matters
Boyd's group advocates against racial discrimination by the USDA against Black farmers, a concern rooted in the Pigford v. Glickman litigation. The local meeting brings that advocacy directly to farmers in the Columbia area.
The USDA agreed to pay over $1 billion to thousands of Black farmers in the Pigford v. Glickman settlement. The extraction does not specify how many farmers were affected or what remains unpaid.
The players
John Boyd Jr.
Boyd is president and founder of the National Black Farmers Association and was instrumental in the Pigford v. Glickman lawsuit against the USDA.
National Black Farmers Association
The association advocates against racial discrimination by the USDA against Black farmers and was founded by John Boyd Jr.
The details
Boyd met with farmers in Columbia and discussed his advocacy on Good Day Columbia. His organization, which he founded, pushes back against racial discrimination by the USDA toward Black farmers.
Timeline
1999: Boyd was instrumental in the Pigford v. Glickman lawsuit.
November 2, 2026: Boyd met with farmers in Columbia and appeared on Good Day Columbia.
Market Landscape
Boyd's advocacy continues the legacy of the Pigford v. Glickman settlement, in which the USDA paid over $1 billion to thousands of Black farmers. The Columbia conference signals that the discrimination concerns behind that case remain an active issue for Black farmers today.
Black farmers in the Columbia area may have new information about advocacy resources and their rights following this conference. Those affected by USDA discrimination can follow the National Black Farmers Association for updates on continuing efforts.
The takeaway
Advocacy groups continue pressing for accountability in USDA practices toward Black farmers, and local conferences like this one help keep those concerns visible in communities where farmers work the land.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WACH.
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