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Settlements and Claims Processes

Office of the Monitor

The Office of the Monitor was established pursuant to the Consent Decree entered in Pigford v. Glickman and Brewington v. Glickman class action lawsuits. The Pigford case is a civil rights lawsuit brought on by black farmers against USDA. Documents, including court orders about the Pigford case, are made available to the public by USDA.

Below is information regarding claims processes and settlements for...

AFRICAN AMERICAN FARMERS AND RANCHERS
The Pigford II claims process is handled by Class Counsel, which will have updated information on status and contact numbers for the claims process.  That website is identified as: www.blackfarmercase.com, and the toll free number 1-877-810-8110.  Persons may also contact the In re Black Farmers Ombudsman at 1-866-686-8682 or www.inreblackfarmersombudsman.com for additional information.

HISPANIC FARMERS AND RANCHERS
For information about the claims process for Hispanic farmers and ranchers:
Website: www.farmerclaims.gov
Phone: 1-888-508-4429
Additional Info: Public Service Announcements, Downloadable Print and Web Banner Ads

NATIVE AMERICAN FARMERS AND RANCHERS
Information about the Keepseagle v. Vilsack settlement is available at:
Website: www.IndianFarmClass.com
Phone: 1-888-233-5506

WOMEN FARMERS AND RANCHERS
For information about the claims process for women farmers and ranchers:
Website: www.farmerclaims.gov
Phone: 1-888-508-4429
Additional Info: Public Service Announcements, Downloadable Print and Web Banner Ads