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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As families and friends gather to celebrate today, we're especially grateful for the farmers who help make those meals possible.![]()
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From fresh vegetables shared at backyard cookouts to herbs and produce that bring generations of family recipes to life, every harvest represents months of hard work, perseverance, and hope.![]()
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However you're spending the holiday, we hope it's filled with good food, meaningful moments, and gratitude for the hands that helped grow what's on your table.![]()
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Happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙![]()
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Every share, CSA purchase, farmers market visit, donation, and conversation helps support local Hmong farmers and stronger food systems. Thank you for continuing to show up for local agriculture and community-centered farming. We’re grateful to grow alongside you.![]()
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One of the best parts of CSA season is seeing the community that forms around local food. From recipe sharing to pickup conversations to photos of meals made at home, CSA members help make this community feel connected and alive. Thank you for being part of HAFA’s growing story.![]()
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Photo credit: Mike Hazard
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.