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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Every growing season reminds us that diversity strengthens the land — and our communities.![]()
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This Pride Month, HAFA celebrates farmers, families, CSA members, and community members who help build a more inclusive and welcoming food system. 🌱![]()
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As Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to a close, HAFA is proud to honor the generations of Hmong farmers, families, and community members whose knowledge, resilience, and traditions continue shaping local agriculture across Minnesota.![]()
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Farming is deeply connected to culture, family, and community — and HAFA’s mission remains rooted in supporting Hmong farmers while strengthening equitable and sustainable food systems for all.![]()
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This month and every month, we celebrate the stories, contributions, and leadership of AAPI communities.![]()
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Today, we pause to remember and honor the men and women who lost their lives in service to this country.![]()
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Memorial Day often marks the unofficial beginning of summer. But before the gatherings, travel, and long weekends begin, it's important to recognize the deeper meaning of this day and the sacrifices made by so many families across generations.![]()
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At HAFA, we also reflect on the quiet ways communities care for one another every day. Through farming, feeding neighbors, preserving cultural traditions, and building stronger local food systems, we are reminded that community itself is something worth protecting and nurturing.![]()
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Many of our farmers spend this season preparing fields, planting crops, and continuing work that connects families to the land and to each other. There is something grounding about that rhythm, especially on a day meant for remembrance.![]()
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From all of us at HAFA, we wish you a meaningful and peaceful Memorial Day.![]()
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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.