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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Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and father figures who help nurture both families and farms.![]()
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Farming often becomes a legacy passed from one generation to the next through shared knowledge, sacrifice, and care. Thank you to all the fathers helping communities grow stronger every day.![]()
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Happy Father’s Day from HAFA.![]()
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Photo credit: Mike Hazard
Today, we recognize Juneteenth — a day that honors freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of justice and equity.![]()
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At HAFA, we understand that food, land, and opportunity have long been connected to larger conversations about access, community, and dignity. We honor the significance of this day while continuing to support stronger and more equitable food systems for all.![]()
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#Juneteenth #CommunityEquity #hafa #foodjustice
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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#pridemonth #hafa #communitysupportedagriculture #inclusivefarming #supportfarmers
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.