Tag: farmers
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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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Hemmed in by development, small farmers are part of conservation effort in a Wisconsin county
For the Mequon Nature Preserve’s ecologists, the small Hmong farms play a conservation role.Most of the 510-acre nature preserve is former farmland with poor soils, said Cory Gritzmacher, its chief … Full story: https://www.wisfarmer.com/story/news/2025/07/28/1-mile-outside-milwaukee-25-farmers-grow-produce-at-the-mequon-nature-preserve/85398631007/
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Cannabis curbs could leave farmers high and dry
When the country became the first South-East Asian nation to decriminalise cannabis, in 2022, it ignited a “green rush”, swiftly reshaping the economic landscape and challenging long-held cultural … Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/07/16/cannabis-curbs-could-leave-farmers-high-and-dry
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Thailand’s changing cannabis rules leave farmers in a tough spot
BANGKOK: When Thailand became the first South-East Asian nation to decriminalise cannabis, in 2022, it ignited a “green rush”, swiftly reshaping the economic landscape and challenging long-held … Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/07/15/thailands-changing-cannabis-rules-leave-farmers-in-a-tough-spot
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Thailand’s Changing Cannabis Rules Leave Farmers in a Tough Spot
With the Southeast Asian nation moving to recriminalize the drug after just three years, the mountainous communities that grow it are bracing for real pain. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6874869fa8a44e8da6f0073909c1a055&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.bloomberg.com%2fnews%2ffeatures%2f2025-07-14%2fthailand-restricts-cannabis-to-medical-use-in-2025-hitting-farmers&c=11145432316167509848&mkt=en-us
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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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How Walker Square is reviving its summer farmers market
The market, which was a summer staple on the Near South Side from 2011 to 2019, is returning because of the efforts of resident leaders and grants from Bader Philanthropies and the Milwaukee Parks … Full story: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/nns-walker-square-farmers-market
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How Walker Square is Reviving its Summer Farmers Market
The market will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays from July 6 through Sept. 28 in Walker Square Park, 1031 S. 9th St. Full story: https://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2025/06/27/how-walker-square-is-reviving-its-summer-farmers-market/
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How Walker Square is reviving its summer farmers market
The Walker Square Farmers Market is returning on Sundays this summer with fresh produce, live music and community activities. Full story: https://milwaukeenns.org/2025/06/24/how-walker-square-is-reviving-its-summer-farmers-market/
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California’s Hmong farmers face end of federal support
A $400 million federal program that pays California farmers to grow food to supply schools and food banks is ending. Full story: https://timesofsandiego.com/life/2025/06/02/californias-hmong-farmers-face-end-of-federal-support/
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‘Hmoob Day’ celebration gives local Hmong community reason to celebrate
The third annual HMoob Day Celebration (using the spelling of “Hmong” in the Hmong language) will take place this Saturday at the Farmers’ Market pavilion at Phoenix Park. This free event is open to … Full story: https://www.leadertelegram.com/hmoob-day-celebration-gives-local-hmong-community-reason-to-celebrate/article_e8a071f2-1678-4856-8462-7f4c22d82b54.html
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What hopeful gardeners can learn from Oregon experts in new book ‘The Flower Farmers’
“Many gardeners admire the talents of flower farmers and want to borrow their know-how for our own cutting garden,” said flower writer Debra Prinzing. Full story: https://www.oregonlive.com/hg/2025/05/what-hopeful-gardeners-can-learn-from-oregon-experts-in-new-book-the-flower-farmers.html
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Latin, Hmong immigrants enrich Wisconsin farm organization through cultural contributions
Farley Center is one of many organizations home to Latin American and Hmong farmers who associate the variety of vegetables to their culture. Full story: https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/04/latin-hmong-immigrants-enrich-wisconsin-farm-organization-through-cultural-contributions
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A Farmers Market To Go, a New Coffee Roastery and More Dining Tidbits
A farmers market to go, a new coffee roastery and more. Plus, openings and closings, and a culinary celebration. Full story: https://www.milwaukeemag.com/whats-new-milwaukee-dining-scene-april-2025/
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AgrAbility Wisconsin Summit Coming April 15
The 2025 AgrAbility of Wisconsin Summit will take place on April 15 at Marshfield Clinic’s Froehlke Auditorium, Marshfield, WI. From 9:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., the summit will offer a chance for farmers … Full story: https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/agrability-wisconsin-summit-coming-april-15
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How the Trump administration’s policies are affecting farmers
Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how President Trump’s tariffs and funding cuts could affect Minnesota farmers. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2025/03/13/how-the-trump-administrations-policies-are-affecting-farmers
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‘We’re very fortunate’: North Carolina’s Hmong farmers regrow after Helene flooding
Set in the small town of Morganton about an hour east of Asheville, Lee’s One Fortune Farm suffered more than $62,000 in damage from Helene flooding. Full story: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/nation/2024/12/02/north-carolinas-hmong-farmers-regrow-after-helene-fooding/76626227007/