Precious Tshabalala

Economist

Precious Tshabalala is an economist with the Food & Environment program at the Union of Concerned Scientists.

photo of two women selling fruits and vegetables from a stand under a tent at a farmers market, while a male customer looks over the merchandise

Preston Keres/USDA

December 11, 2024

Trump’s Tariffs Will Be Bad for US Farmers and Consumers

Precious Tshabalala
Economist

photo of male and female Black farmers at a protest, holding signs that read "Discrimination is wrong," "Don't take our land," and "Equal justice is the law"

Anson Eaglin/USDA

August 27, 2024

A Brief History of Discrimination against Black Farmers—Including by the USDA

Precious Tshabalala
Economist