The process of giving $2.2 billion to farmers who faced discrimination begins soon

The Department of Agriculture building is seen in Washington, D.C., on July 22, 2019. (Alastair Pike/AFP via Getty Images)

The Agriculture Department on Thursday announced it is beginning the process of creating a program that will ultimately dole out $2.2 billion to farmers who have faced discrimination from the agency in the past.

Beginning Friday, the department is seeking public comment on how it should design, implement and administer the program.