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“Immigrant Farmers Help Grow Organic Ag in Wisconsin and Beyond” via Civil Eats

25 Jul “Immigrant Farmers Help Grow Organic Ag in Wisconsin and Beyond” via Civil Eats

“Hmong farmers Blia and Phua Thao put their 40-plus years of experience to work in Spring Valley, where they grow organic produce entirely by hand.

The Thaos’ deep commitment to organics has helped them connect to a network of other producers in the region. According to a 2017 University of Wisconsin organic agriculture report, the state ranks second only to California in its number of organic farms, and third nationwide in organic acres.” – Civil Eats

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