Founded by John Boyd, Jr., a 4th generation black farmer, businessman, and farmers rights activist, the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) is calling on the Biden Administration to end its proposed ban on menthol tobacco products, calling it a misguided federal policy that will devastate Black farmers and rural communities. The NBFA, representing 130,000 members across 47 states, has launched a nationwide #SupportBlackFarmers Change.org petition to rally support from the public, farmers, and those who care about America’s agricultural future.
“The White House is about to hand down another mandate that will put more Black farmers out of business,” said John Boyd, Jr., founder and president of the National Black Farmers Association. “The proposed federal ban targets adult use of menthol tobacco products — the kind of tobacco products preferred and grown by Black farmers. This will rob small towns and businesses of critical income.”