Farming is in our DNA
In 2011, a group of Hmong American farming families formed the Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA) because we believed the best people to support Hmong farmers are Hmong farmers themselves and that we are all lifted up when those who are affected by an unfair food system lead the change we seek.
We formed with the mission to advance the prosperity of Hmong American farmers through cooperative endeavors, capacity building and advocacy.
HAFA Blog
- Finding Peace on the Farm: A HAFA Farmer’s Reflection on Growing Up FarmingIt is hard to say exactly how many years I have been farming because farming isn’t measured in years but in memories. For as long as I can remember, my summers were spent pushing the seeding machine through rows of soil, planting trays and trays of transplants, weeding never-ending rows of seedlings, sitting on 5-gallon pail buckets picking cucumbers and beans, and selling vegetables at the farmers’ market. I was always jealous of my other friends, classmates, and cousins who spent their days at camps, fishing, traveling, and watching TV all summer. When I was young, farming was the last… Read more: Finding Peace on the Farm: A HAFA Farmer’s Reflection on Growing Up Farming
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On World Humanitarian Day, we recognize that access to healthy food, strong communities, and opportunities for farmers all contribute to a more resilient world.![]()
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At HAFA, we're grateful to work alongside farmers, partners, and supporters who help strengthen food systems throughout Minnesota.![]()
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Choosing local food has lasting benefits. It keeps food dollars in the local economy, reduces transportation distances, strengthens small farms, and connects communities with the people who grow their food.![]()
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Every local purchase makes a difference.![]()
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Have you signed up for HAFA's Fall CSA yet? Your membership supports local Hmong farmers while bringing fresh, seasonal vegetables to your table each week.![]()
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Registration closes on August 28, so don't wait!![]()
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We are dedicated to advancing the prosperity of Hmong farmers through cooperative endeavors, capacity building and advocacy. HAFA was started and is led by family farmers. Organizing is in our DNA.