Tag: farmer
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News Bits: Jaws documentary, Hmong Reverse, holiday downtown
Craig Kingsbury, a Martha’s Vineyard local, who played a vital role in the movie “Jaws.” The documentary, “The Farmer and the Shark: A Jaws Story,” that explores his life, and his unique impact on the … Full story: https://www.mississippivalleypublishing.com/the_hawk_eye/news-bits-jaws-documentary-hmong-reverse-holiday-downtown/article_0d619ad5-c516-4f8f-bef6-c46aae577f50.html
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The Hmong Tribe of SAPA Vietnam (WEED & GOATS)
TSA Has Officially Banned 3 New Items From Checked Bags The Only Way To Tell When a Watermelon is Ripe, According to a Farmer Keurig Dr Pepper will buy a Dutch coffee group for over $18 billion and … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Rise and Grind: The life of a Hmong flower farmer
It’s farmers market season — and that means fresh-picked, fresh-cut flowers and bouquets. But where do those flowers come from? And who is behind all the work? Full story: https://www.wuwm.com/arts-culture/2025-07-31/rise-and-grind-the-life-of-a-hmong-flower-farmer
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Longtime farmer’s market vendor reflects on 35+ year journey
Some might say Mee Xiong is pretty legendary. Those who’ve gotten to know her through the Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market over the years saying no matter what she has going on, watching her garden … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Bill and Oi’s Farmers Market returns with EBT machine
WORTHINGTON — A long-time fixture of the community, Bill and Oi’s Farmer’s Market recently became a nonprofit organization, securing an EBT (electronic benefit transfer) machine along the way. Full story: https://www.dglobe.com/news/local/bill-and-ois-farmers-market-returns-with-ebt-machine
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Best of Insight: Unsolved Mystery of the Yuba County Five | Book ‘The Hungry Season’ | Memoir ‘Dancing the Afrofuture’
The 1978 unsolved disappearance of the Yuba County Five. Plus, “The Hungry Season” details a Hmong rice farmer in the Central Valley. Finally, “Dancing the Afrofuture,” a memoir studying hip hop … Full story: https://www.capradio.org/news/insight/2024/12/31/best-of-insight-unsolved-mystery-of-the-yuba-county-five-book-the-hungry-season-memoir-dancing-the-afrofuture/
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Best of Insight: Unsolved Mystery of the Yuba County Five | Book ‘The Hungry Season’ | Memoir ‘Dancing the Afrofuture’
Best of 2024: The 1978 unsolved disappearance of the Yuba County Five. Plus, “The Hungry Season” details a Hmong rice farmer in the Central Valley. Finally, “Dancing the Afrofuture,” a memoir studying … Full story: https://www.capradio.org/news/insight/2024/12/31/best-of-insight-unsolved-mystery-of-the-yuba-county-five-book-the-hungry-season-memoir-dancing-the-afrofuture/
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Stuff Yer Face: Chao Thao of Kia’s Kitchen
On this week’s edition of Stuff Yer Face, feature contributor Emily Tucker meets up with a new player in the farmer’s market and festival food scene – owner of Kia’s […] … Full story: https://www.wortfm.org/stuff-yer-face-chao-thao-of-kias-kitchen/
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Readers and writers: Three Minnesota writers provide indelible characters
A Finnish Blood Witch. A Hmong-American boy searching for his identity. An angry farmer contributing to generations of abuse. These three novels by Minnesotans offer a wide variety of emotions for … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/08/25/readers-and-writers-three-minnesota-writers-provide-indelible-characters/
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BIPOC farmers struggle to recover after heavy rains wipe out crops, delay replanting
Reithen Curtis, a farmer at Route 1 who grows hemp, fruits and vegetables, said he had to restart crops at his farm in Loretto, Minnesota, when rain washed away most of his initial plantings. He … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/bipoc-farmers-minnesota-rain-hmong-american-farmers-association/
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St. Paul Hmong pastry chef Marc Heu is semifinalist for James Beard Award
Heu’s journey to pastry is far from straightforward. His farmer parents wanted him to be a doctor. But while in medical school, Heu baked French pastries for friends on the side. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/30/st-paul-hmong-pastry-chef-marc-heu-is-semifinalist-for-james-beard-award
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FROM TRUCK TO STOREFRONT: Egg Roll Express Opens Doors on Birch Street
The biz behind everyone’s favorite egg rolls from the Downtown Eau Claire Farmer’s Market officially has a permanent location! Egg Roll Express Food Truck’s founders, Mai and Nhia Yang, have adopted … Read Full Article
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Minnesota home to first and only Hmong-owned farm in US
Hmong farmers shift to life on Minnesota farm. Dakota County is home to the only farm in the U.S. that is completely owned and operated by Hmong farmers. The Hmong American Farmer … Read Full Article
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Minn. farmer needs a truck with a cooler; farm bill could help
A daughter of a Kenyan farmer surveys her small field, still wet from late April rains. Jane Windsperger has yet to plant her vegetables for the season on her 3.8-acre farm, set among pines in rural … Read Full Article