Tag: farmers
Hmong immigrants put down roots on Dakota County farmland
When Lillian Hang’s parents immigrated to the United States from Laos in the late 1970s, they were already experienced farmers. Read Full Article
Hmong farmers plant community and change in Dakota County
The Hmong American Farmers Association closed on farmland in Dakota County last year. The 150-acre farm provides opportunities for Hmong families. Read Full Article
Farmers save money, water by adopting climate-smart agriculture practices
“Agriculture is an important part of the climate solution,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “This funding enables CDFA and UC ANR to partner with farmers and ranchers to scale up climate-smart … Read Full Article
Hmong immigrants put down roots on Dakota County farmland
The Hmong American Farmers Association closed on farmland just south of the Twin Cities in Dakota County last year. The more than 150 acres are home base for the organization and 20 families of Hmong … Read Full Article
UW Extension program for Hmong/HMoob growers, farmers promotes education, community
The Hmong/HMoob Farmers/Growers program is creating a network for Hmong farmers to access farming resources and find support and community. The program began in 2022 after securing funding from the … Read Full Article
Hmong cuisine and culture are having a moment in the US. We spoke with the restaurateurs and farmers driving the boom.
A part of him, though, wanted to preserve what his parents did for him by bringing his Hmong heritage to the world through food. He recalled his father telling him: “I came to this country so you can … Read Full Article
