Illinois Administrative Code
Title 8 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 955 - MUNICIPAL URBAN AGRICULTURAL AREAS
Subpart A - PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS
Section 955.50 - Definition of Socially-Disadvantaged Farmer
Universal Citation: 8 IL Admin Code ยง 955.50
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024
a) Source
The Department incorporates the Secretary's definition of a socially-disadvantaged farmer as stated in subsection (b).
b) Definition
1) A socially-disadvantaged farmer is a
farmer that is a member of a socially disadvantaged group. A socially
disadvantaged group is a group whose members have been subject to racial or
ethnic prejudice because of their identity as members of a group, without
regard to their individual qualities. These groups consist of the following:
A) American Indians or Alaskan
Natives;
B) Asians;
C) Blacks or African Americans;
D) Native Hawaiians or other Pacific
Islanders; and
E)
Hispanics.
2) A socially
disadvantaged farmer may be an individual or entity who is a member of a
socially disadvantaged group. For an entity, at least 50% ownership in the farm
business must be held by socially-disadvantaged individuals.
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