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.
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- 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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Today, on National Farmers Day, we celebrate the Hmong American farmers whose knowledge, determination, and hard work nourish communities across Minnesota. ![]()
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Farming asks a great deal of the people who choose it: early mornings, long days, changing weather, difficult decisions, and faith in a harvest that may be months away. We are proud to work alongside HAFA's farmers and grateful for everything they bring to our food system, our communities, and the generations that follow them.![]()
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Thank a farmer today. 💚![]()
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As September comes to a close, we're grateful for another month of harvests, partnerships, and community support.![]()
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Thank you to every farmer, CSA member, volunteer, donor, and supporter who continues to help HAFA strengthen local agriculture throughout Minnesota.![]()
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Here's to a wonderful October ahead!![]()
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Planning ahead makes holiday meals a little easier. Reserve your Thanksgiving CSA by October 30 to enjoy fresh, locally grown produce while supporting Hmong farmers across Minnesota. Whether you're preparing family favorites or trying something new, we're honored to be part of your table this season.![]()
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Sign up here: www.hmongfarmers.com/product/thanksgiving-csa-share/![]()
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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.