Latest Interviews
Latest Interviews
NBFA Assists South Carolina Poultry Farmer, Jermaine Walker, In Saving His Farm From Foreclosure
NBFA President, John Boyd, Championing For Relief For Farmers On Federal Level - Calls for a Need for Diversity
NBFA President, John Boyd, Continues to Sound Alarm On Chinese Entities Buying American Farm Land
John Boyd Jr. Blast Biden Admin For Sending Aid Overseas While American Farmers Continue To Struggle
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack Addresses 33rd Annual National Black Farmers Conference
NBFA President, John Boyd, Discusses Looming Cattle Crisis, & Record Low Beef Production in 70 Year
John Boyd Jr. shocked over payments to China and Russia before American Farmers
Administrations have payed China and Russia, two of Americas worst adversaries, billions of dollars since 2017. However, when it comes to people and farmers at home, the government claims resources are always "limited." And when there is assistance, Black farmers never receive the same level of relief as their white counterparts. Farmers are frustrated by the lack of action from the Administration. Just last year, the United States lost 10,000 farms.
June 05, 2023
John Boyd raises alarm on how relationship with China is affecting American Farmers
Last year alone, the United States lost 10,000 farms to foreclosure and bankruptcy. The Administration has money for China, Russia, and Ukrainian farmers, but is limited to what it can provide for American farmers here at home. China owns 383,935 acres of land in the United States, and purchased massive agricultural operations such as Syngenta and Smithfield Foods. The NBFA has pleaded with the Biden Administration and Democratic leaders to issue a Farm Foreclosure Moratorium to no avail.
June 05, 2023
"Its a slap in the face to Americas farmers," after U.S. sends money to China & Russia
New reports show that US Government has given Chinese and Russian entities $1.3 billion over the past five years and $1.6 million was given to Chinese food procedures under the USDA National School Lunch Program. The Administration is not prioritizing America's farmers and people at home, it continues to break its promises. John Boyd Jr. is ready to speak with 2024 Presidential candidates to find solutions to improve farmer livelihood.
June 02, 2023
John Boyd will NOT be supporting Biden’s re-election
John Boyd, Founder and President of the National Black Farmers Association, will not be supporting Biden's reelection. Boyd was strong supporter for Biden during the 2020 election. However, Biden has broken his promise on meeting with John, and helping Americas Black farmers by repealing American Rescue Plan Act Section 1005.
May 13, 2023
How a potential rail strike could impact farmers
Railroads are extremely crucial to America’s food supply chain, including Americas farmers. Railroad workers deserve more support and a strike could have massive effects on agriculture across the country. Ultimately, affecting consumers at home during the holidays.
November 26, 2022
The motivation that keeps one farmer going.
Farming is not an easy occupation but it is one of the most important. It is the love of the land and skillset that John learned from his late father, John W. Boyd, Sr., that keeps him going. "If you stay on the farm, you will be able to hold onto the farm,” is one of the many mantras of Johns father.
November 24, 2022: Thanksgiving Interview
Small American farmers are nearing extinction
Sometime next year, America will import more food than it exports. America’s food supply is at risk for major disruptions if something isn’t done to help small family farms. John Boyd believes the answer is to invest in America’s family farms such as farm equipment, seed, fertilizer, and financial assistance.
November 21, 2022
It all begins on the farm…
Boyd discusses Black farmers history and the effects of discriminatory lending practices in America with Caroline Randall Williams; an award-winning writer, cookbook author and restaurateur. She travels the United States uncovering the fascinating, essential and untold Black stories behind American food.
June 22, 2022“You need an American farmer everyday.”
President of The National Black Famers Association John Boyd Jr. discusses the impact that inflation is having on America’s farmers on ‘Hannity.’
May 12, 2022
Biden Administration needs to help America’s farmers.
“The Biden Administration isn’t moving swiftly enough to address the farm crisis". Rising costs of fuel, fertilizer, and upfront costs are things that are hurting farmers, which may lead to food shortages and high food costs in the coming future.
July 20, 2022
Biden’s broken promise for Black farmer debt relief.
Promised relief to Black farmers held up in court by white farmers who deem aid unfair. From slavery, to sharecropping, to Jim Crow, America has to acknowledge how it has benefited from racism since its foundation. “They can discriminate by race, but they can’t fix it by race.” - John W. Boyd, Jr.
August 31, 2022
Push for Equality
Good Morning America: Boyd discusses Black farmers fight for promised aid amidst dwindling numbers, supply chain issues. and white farmers claiming “reverse discrimination.”
“To acknowledge and correct racism is not unconstitutional” - John W. Boyd, Jr.
October 21, 2021
Biden promised a meeting that hasn’t happened.
John Boyd sends out warning that if the Biden Administration continues to neglect farmers, food shortages and record-high pricing will be felt by every family in America.
June 28, 2022