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.
- 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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Some seasons don’t arrive loudly.![]()
They return quietly, one small sign at a time.![]()
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A bud opening where there was once only bare ground.![]()
Longer days after months of cold.![]()
Rows of produce stretching toward the sun.![]()
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Spring has always carried a certain kind of hope on the HAFA Farm. A reminder that growth often begins before we can fully see it.![]()
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As another season begins, we’ve been reflecting on the many moments — past and present — that make this work meaningful: farmers tending the land with care, families gathering around fresh food, students learning where their food comes from, and community members choosing to support local agriculture year after year.![]()
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Growth doesn’t happen overnight. It takes patience, care, uncertainty, and hope.![]()
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And spring reminds us that even after long seasons, growth is still possible.![]()
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#SpringAtHAFA #SupportLocalFarmers #LocalFoodSystems #MinnesotaFarms #CommunityGrowth
Today is the final day to join HAFA’s CSA.![]()
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Registration closes tonight at 11:59 PM CST, and this is the last opportunity to sign up for the season.![]()
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When you join, you’re doing something that matters. You’re supporting Hmong American family farmers at the start of their growing season, helping them invest in the resources they need while ensuring your household receives fresh, locally grown produce.![]()
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From our full-season Veggie Champion Share to our shorter Spring Share, each option connects you directly to the land, the farmers, and the food you eat.![]()
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After tonight, registration for this season closes.![]()
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If you’ve been considering it, this is your moment.![]()
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Sign up now: www.hmongfarmers.com/csa/![]()
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Photo credit: Mike Hazard
If you’ve been thinking about joining HAFA’s CSA, this is your reminder. There’s still time, but not much.![]()
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The extended deadline to sign up is tomorrow, Sunday, May 3, at 11:59 PM CST. This is your opportunity to join a community that directly supports Hmong American family farmers while receiving fresh, locally grown produce throughout the season.![]()
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CSA membership is more than a weekly box of fruits and vegetables. It’s a commitment to strengthening our local food system. Your upfront support allows farmers to invest in seeds, soil, and equipment, ensuring a successful growing season from the very beginning.![]()
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Whether you choose the Veggie Champion Annual Share for a full season of variety or the Spring Share for a shorter, 4-week experience, you’ll be part of something meaningful.![]()
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Take a moment today to sign up and secure your share.![]()
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SIGN UP: www.hmongfarmers.com/csa/![]()
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#CSA #SupportLocalFarmers #FarmToTable![]()
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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.