This year, the Asian Affinity Connection ERG has partnered with NAAAP (The National Association of Asian American Professionals) to host a two-part series of events surrounding Asians in the agricultural field within Minnesota. Our goal is to shed light on Asian farmers and the positive impact that they have within the Minnesota community.

With that, you are invited to an on-farm tour! We’ve partnered with HAFA (Hmong American Farmers Association) Farms to provide a hands-on farm experience as part of our first event within this series. This tour will include education and learning about the history, art, and lived experiences of our local Hmong American farmers that many of you are familiar to be the heart and soul of our beloved Farmer’s Markets. All of it free of charge – so please join us for this amazing opportunity!

Here are the details:

When: Thursday, October 6th; The tour will start at 3:00 PM and end at 4:30 PM (latest), so please arrive at 2:45 PM.

Where: 20385 Coates Blvd, Vermillion Township (Hastings), MN 55033. The farm is right off highway 52 going south to Rochester. There will be parking available at the farm

Other detail:

• You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the farm tour

• As this is an in-person event, please dress accordingly based on the weather that day. Also remember to wear comfortable shoes.

• Please do not take any pictures/video of the farmers

• HAFA Farms is a non-profit organization, so please consider donating: Donate | Hmong American Farmers Association (hmongfarmers.com)