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Today we chatted with Bao Xiong, Bao is the founder of “For Independent Hmong Farmers Corp.” This nonprofit is helping Hmong farmers by addressing issues that occur yearly for these independent farmers of the Midwest. Bao, also a filmmaker, shares a history of the farmers, common misconceptions by customers and what is next for her and the nonprofit.
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