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How to help Hmong flower farmers in Western Washington
With less markets and less shoppers, the Hmong farmers behind the iconic flower bouquets are hurting – but thanks to a woman in Lake City, there’s a way to help. Read Full Article
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How to help Hmong flower farmers in Western Washington – KING 5 Evening
With fewer markets and fewer shoppers, the Hmong farmers behind the iconic flower bouquets are hurting – but thanks to a woman in Lake City, there’s a way to help. Read Full Article
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From markets to farm stands, Snoqualmie Valley flower farmers adapt to pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has cut many farmers off from traditional vending locations. Flower farmers in the Snoqualmie Valley are finding ways to sell their bouquets as their usual vending locations … Read Full Article
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Ballard bouquet sales raise $6k and 4,000 pounds of food for Ballard Food Bank
The fundraiser to support Hmong flower farmers and the Ballard Food Bank has raised over $6,000 for the Ballard Food Bank, and has provided over 4,000 pounds of food. Roger Dowdy shared the … Read Full Article
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Pike Place Market’s Hmong flower farmers adapt during the coronavirus pandemic
Most of the non-food-related businesses at Pike Place Market — including their daystall — had closed in mid-March due to Washington state’s stay-home order. Their storage cooler was nearly full. “Our … Read Full Article
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Mother’s Day: Give your mom flowers and support local flower farms
By Rizaniño “Riz” Reyes NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY A familiar and festive sight to behold in Seattle’s Pike Place Market is sadly missing. The iconic flower stands that draw massive daily crowds at … Read Full Article
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These acts of kindness by everyday people were all inspired by a simple “what if?”
A neighborhood free pantry, care packages for seniors, and innovating the flower farm; All inspired ideas by people like you who decided to take action. #newdaynw … Read Full Article
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Hmong flower sales raise $1300 and nearly a thousand pounds of food for Ballard Food Bank
The Hmong flower delivery program in Ballard continues to bring in food and funds for the Ballard Food Bank, with $1,300 going to the food bank last weekend from 630 bouquet sales. For the past … Read Full Article
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At least $220,000 raised for Pike Place flower farmers
A Seattle photographer has spearheaded an effort to raise money for flower farmers impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. So far, $220,000 has been given to 45 farmers. Read Full Article
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Ballard Hmong flower bouquets raise $1k and 700lbs of food for Ballard Food Bank
Ballardite Roger Dowdy launched the fundraiser a few weeks ago after hearing about his friend’s efforts selling Hmong flower bouquets in Leschi. He wanted to support the flower famers that sell … Read Full Article
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Buy a bouquet and support Ballard Farmers Market flower vendors
If you’re missing your Sunday flower bouquets from the Ballard Farmers Market, you’re in luck: a group of volunteers are delivering Hmong family farmers’ bouquets to Ballard, Queen Anne, Magnolia, … Read Full Article
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Seattle photographer helping Pike Place Market flower vendors stay afloat
A Seattle nonprofit founder is using her skills as a photographer to help sell flowers once lining the stalls of Pike Place Market. Read Full Article
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A little known dark episode in Seattle’s Pike Place Market
It’s a far cry from the market’s early history. And these days farmers who sell at the stalls are diverse. “A lot of the flower farmers that we have are ethnic Hmong farmers,” Cook said. “And then the … Read Full Article
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Tree Lighting Ceremonies to Light Up LA County, Sacramento
Hmong Youth & Parents United, Silver Flower, the Lao Association of Sacramento Group, Dream Dance Studios, Wild Bear Sacramento Pow Wow Drum & Dance and the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir. This … Read Full Article
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Hmong textile exhibit opens at library
The exhibition, “Cloth as Community: Hmong Textiles in America,” opens Nov. 10 at West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kansas. Hmong flower cloth (or paj ntaub) is one of the world’s … Read Full Article