Building Our Local Food Community
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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Watercress. Thai Eggplant. Rhubarb. ![]()
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Perhaps you’ve already sampled these produce items. Or maybe it would be your very first time trying any of these! ![]()
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If that’s the case, visit our website for fruit and vegetable options and some great recipes to try tasty meals! ![]()
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Our CSA program features these items, so click the link to explore today! www.hmongfarmers.com/csa-recipes-tips/
While many are still cozy in bed every Saturday, Lillian and her family are already out the door, headed to the farmers market before sunrise.![]()
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Lillian has been part of the HAFA community for years, first as a member and now as a board leader. Her journey as a Hmong farmer has been shaped by joy and hardship—from long days in the fields to flooded soil and changing weather.![]()
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But what stands out most is her gratitude.![]()
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“Thankful for the sun, thankful for the water, thankful for the land, thankful for the food that we get to grow and eat… thankful for HAFA, thankful for our customers, our community.”![]()
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Despite the challenges, Lillian’s family grew crops that they were told they couldn’t. Your support made that possible.![]()
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Because of YOU, families like Lillian’s find new strength in uncertain seasons. Thank you for being part of our HAFA community. 🌿![]()
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Photo credit: Mike Hazard
As we are still at the beginning of May, we want to reflect and celebrate the vital role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have played throughout our history. May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the achievements of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. ![]()
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Historically, this month was chosen as the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States was on May 7, 1843. The anniversary of the transcontinental railroad's completion, with tracks laid mainly by Chinese immigrant workers, was on May 10, 1869. Their hard work not only made our transportation system possible, but it also revolutionized food distribution in the United States, allowing for a wider variety of foods, such as asparagus, celery, sugar, and cherries, to reach consumers across the country more quickly. ![]()
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May allows us all to reflect on the agricultural contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. According to the USDA’s 2022 Census of Agriculture, Asian-operated farms increased by 6% between 2017 and 2022, even as the total number of U.S. farmers declined. ![]()
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As Hmong American family farmers, we are proud to be a part of this group that feeds the families of so many in our country. ![]()
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We invite you to join us in recognizing the impact that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have had within agriculture and beyond.![]()
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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.