The Washington Hmong Farmers Cooperative with Bryant Her

PNW Sheep's Wool Producers Committee with Hannah Paquette

Host Kevin Henry interviews PNW Sheep's Wool Producers Committee with Hannah Paquette about the formation of the committee and how the group aims to help sheep ranchers turn wool from a waste product to a revenue stream.

BONUS EPISODE: Interview with Mardi Solomon about the Hmong Farmers Cooperative Interview

In this From the Roots Up extra, podcast host Kevin Henry interviewed the host of NABC's Lunch & Learn series, which featured the Washington Hmong Farmers Cooperative interview, heard on episode 1. This interview will provide some extra context about the episode and NABC's Lunch & Learn series, you can find on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5-manzbwiY&list=PL1vp36ViyR13EWkGqSfStYX4uj9NI4q3i].

The Black Food Sovereignty Coalition with Jamese Kwele

Host Kevin Henry and Black Food Sovereignty Coalition Board Chair Jamese Kwele discuss the origins and goals of the Pacific Northwest-based Black Food Sovereignty Coalition. [https://blackfoodnw.org/] The Black Food Sovereignty Coalition is not an NABC-assisted project, but a wonderful example of folks teaming up to make big things happen for farmers.

NABC's Latinx Business Development Program (LBDP)

NABC [https://www.agbizcenter.org/]'s Latinx Business Development Program has worked with many farmers looking to scale up over the years. Host Kevin Henry interviews Jane Doe for this episode. Doe shares her experience working with the Puget Sound Food Hub Cooperative, and NABC to expand into new markets and achieve scale through cooperation.

The Washington Hmong Farmers Cooperative with Bryant Her

If you've ever been to Pike Place Market in Seattle and seen those unbelievably gorgeous bouquets, you've likely admired Hmong famers' work. General Manager of the Washington Hmong Farmers Cooperative Bryant Her shares the story of the organization's formation and some history of the Hmong population in Washington state, and their flower growing origins, at an NABC Lunch & Learn. Adapted for audio listeners. Host Kevin Henry guides us through the show.