A new law aims to give vision to getting more Black farmers back in Illinois.

The state department of Agriculture will conduct a study that looks at disparities when it comes to black and white farmers in Illinois. The study will examine topics including land ownership and education access. Evera Ivy, of Ivy League Farms, says as a black farmer she welcomes more equity to brought an industry that is overwhelmingly white.

The report and findings are due in a year.