Tag: farmers
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The farm bill is a historic opportunity to support farmers of color
U.S. Senator Tina Smith says the new farm bill is an opportunity to support farmers of color in Minnesota and across the country. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/community-voices/farm-bill-farmers-of-color-minnesota-senator-tina-smith/
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The farm bill is a historic opportunity to support farmers of color
U.S. Senator Tina Smith says the new farm bill is an opportunity to support farmers of color in Minnesota and across the country. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/community-voices/farm-bill-farmers-of-color-minnesota-senator-tina-smith/
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Advocates strive to ensure equitable access to Midwest farmland
The price of farmland in Minnesota is rising and the number of landowners is falling, adding barriers to entry for new and emerging farmers. Read Full Article
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Wisconsin farmers deliver 220,000 pounds of fresh vegetables to food pantries each year. Here’s how
Since 2019, local farmers have grown fresh produce for eastern Wisconsin food pantries. They delivered 229,000 pounds of fresh produce last year. Read Full Article
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From Fresno to San José: Resilient Family Farmers Making It Work
When the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Hmong people who had fought with American troops were no longer safe in their homelands. Many relocated to the U.S, like Ia Moua. She, along with her husband … Read Full Article
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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
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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
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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
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Hmong immigrants put down roots on Dakota County farmland
Tags: American, association, county, farmers, Hmong, Hmong American, home, immigrants, organization, Twin CitiesThe 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
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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
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Hmong cuisine and culture are having a moment in the US. We spoke with the restaurateurs and farmers driving innovation.
The Hmong community is experiencing a renaissance across the US, especially within the food and agricultural industries. Read Full Article
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A county road project threatened Hmong farmers’ fields. Then the Legislature stepped in
A now-abandoned road project threatened to take up to 20 acres from the Hmong American Farmers Association’s farm in Vermillion Township. Read Full Article
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Hmong American Farmers Association’s land
A highway expansion project that had was going to take some of the Hmong American Farmers Association’s land is no longer a threat, thanks to language in the bonding bill passed by the Legislature. Read Full Article
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New legislation protects Hmong farming collective in Dakota County
A new bill will protect the Hmong American Farmers Association Farm in Dakota County from losing land to a highway expansion project. Read Full Article
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Aging Hmong farmers grapple with future
Americas farmers are aging. For years, its worried industry leaders as newcomers and younger generations struggle to step onto the scene. But for many Hmong farmers in Wisconsin, the experience … Read Full Article
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Aging Hmong producers grapple with future concerns
America’s farmers are aging. Read Full Article
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