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USDA challenges CA ag land redistribution 

WLJ
Dec. 19, 2025 1 minute read 3 comments
USDA challenges CA ag land redistribution 

Pictured in the foreground is Terminous Tract.

Ken James/California Department of Water Resources

On Dec. 11, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins wrote to California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), demanding the state abandon a proposal to redistribute agricultural land based on race, ethnicity and national origin. 

In November, the California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force released a 127-page draft of proposed recommendations on how to equitably increase access for minority farmers and Tribes.

“Hardworking farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers all deserve a shot at the American dream and they should not be stigmatized, demeaned, or shut out of opportunities because of their race, sex, ethnicity, or national origin,” Rollins wrote. “If California persists, expect immediate legal action to protect American citizens from California’s unlawful actions.” 

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3 Comments

  1. Michelle
    December 22, 2025
    My family are farmers in the Central Valley. Governor Newscum and his ridiculous committee to try to earn Presidential votes can go to H$ll.
  2. Gina Pierce-Holmes
    December 22, 2025
    That’s crazy. I’m glad that I don’t live in California .
  3. Billy
    December 27, 2025
    He has lost his freaking mind.Democrats are the modern day Robin-hood. Steal from others to give to the folks that don’t want to work.

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