Summary of Refugees in New Hampshire turn to farming for income, taste of home
Summary of Refugees in New Hampshire turn to farming for income, taste of home
The farm, owned by a nonprofit organization, provides a sense of purpose and belonging for the farmers, who have escaped war and persecution. They grow a variety of crops, including okra and sorrel, and sell them to local markets and their ethnic communities. The farm is a rare example of refugee-led agriculture in the US.
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It's harvest time in central New Hampshire, and one farm there appears to have been transplanted from a distant continent.
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The farm, owned by a nonprofit organization, provides a sense of purpose and belonging for the farmers, who have escaped war and persecution. They grow a variety of crops, including okra and sorrel, and sell them to local markets and their ethnic communities. The farm is a rare example of refugee-led agriculture in the US.