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USDA paid to study queer farmers, Latinx masculinity, more on taxpayer dime

The article from AOL News discusses a study funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) focusing on "queer farmers." The study, which received $350,000 in funding, aims to explore the experiences of queer farmers in the U.S., examining how their identities intersect with farming practices, community building, and access to agricultural resources. It highlights the challenges these farmers face, including discrimination, lack of representation, and barriers to traditional agricultural support systems. The research is being conducted by the University of Tennessee, with the goal of understanding how queer farmers navigate and potentially transform rural agricultural spaces. The study also seeks to provide insights into how policies and programs can better support this often overlooked demographic within the farming community.

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