2018 Winter HAFA Newsletter Happy Holidays from the HAFA staff! One to ones with our farmers are done, the end of the season reflection meeting was held last Tuesday. Holiday cards have been signed and sent, and finally, we are preparing the office to close for our holiday break. So long 2018 and welcome 2019! […]
Stories of Success: Working towards a more sustainable and fairer food economy for all
As we move into the final weeks of 2016 at HAFA, we are fondly looking back on our accomplishments, and diligently planning for next year. These past successes are particularly important to HAFA because they signify that we are growing as an organization, but also they show how our farmers are seizing previously inaccessible opportunities […]
Hmong farmers help pass urban farming-friendly law
Last fall, a HAFA farmer came outside from their home in Saint Paul to find a hefty fine on their truck that they used to transport fresh, local produce to the farmers market. After almost six months of working with Council Member Russ Stark’s office, HAFA finally got a parking exemption for urban farmers and […]
Hmong Tab Laj Farm: Two (and more) are better than one
In the mid-2000s, two school-aged children, a newborn baby, a fulltime job, lack of rest and farming on land an hour away from home pushed HAFA member, Song Moua, to the verge of ending her family farm business. Song struggled to find a sense of balance with her family responsibilities and the farm business until […]
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.