Hiawatha Valley Farm Cooperative and Its Enduring Impact on Hmong in Minnesota by Chia Youyee Vang and Mao Justice Vang

Key Points

• The Hiawatha Valley Farm Cooperative fostered economic self-sufficiency among Hmong refugees in Minnesota.
• This cooperative marked the first organized agricultural effort for the Hmong community in the state.
• Historical examination reveals the cooperative's foundational role in Hmong settlement during the late 1970s.
• The cooperative's impact emphasizes the importance of agriculture in refugee integration and community resilience.

Abstract