For the first time in US history, Hmong American farmers have gone from farmland renters to owners. The Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA)—an association founded in 2011 by a group of farmers…
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In New Book, Relationship Between US Dairy Farmers and Mexican Workers Laid Bare
Since 2003, the US has lost about half of its licensed dairy farms. However, the number of cows producing milk has stayed relatively steady. Take Wisconsin, for example. In 2004, the state…
So Much For Eating Local
The US is importing more fruits and vegetables than ever, as a shortage of farm and agricultural workers persists, according to a report from the New American Economy (NAE). While the market…
In New Documentary, the Realities of the American Food System Are Laid Bare
A new documentary, premiering on PBS’s POV series today, follows a California teenager with dreams of graduating high school and going to college who is forced to work in agriculture when ICE…
Farmers Across the Midwest Struggle to Hire Domestic Employees
This article is republished from The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting. Read the original article. Linnea Kooistra’s roots in farming go back 10 generations. She and her husband, Joel, were both raised…