A county road project threatened Hmong farmers' fields. Then the Legislature stepped in
A now-abandoned road project threatened to take up to 20 acres from the Hmong American Farmers Association's farm in Vermillion Township.
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A now-abandoned road project threatened to take up to 20 acres from the Hmong American Farmers Association's farm in Vermillion Township.
All 10 children from one Oroville family will soon share the same achievement: Chico State graduate Xue and Ong Moua Yang brought 10 children into this world: seven sons and three daughters. On May 20, 2021, all 10 children will have graduated from Chico State. The family’s incredible story is a testament to hard work, family resilience and kept promises. In 1984, the Yangs immigrated from Laos to the U.S. in search of a better life. The family touched down in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 and lived there until a paternal uncle, who attended Chico State, recommended the family move to Butte ...
Hmong Farmers Find Their Own Land in Minnesota Jan 09, 2021 Long-term land ownership will bring change to Hmong farmers hoping to improve family farm operations. Photography by Mike Hazard 980 Shares A trip to a farmers market in Minneapolis or Saint Paul, Minnesota may seem similar to one anywhere with a vibrant local food system. But taking a closer look at the produce on display will reveal something special. In addition to run-of-the-mill fruit and vegetable varieties, bok choy, Thai chilli peppers, peanuts and m...