Wednesday, May 3, 2023

USDA recognizes producers of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage for AANHPI Month

Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Island Heritage Month 2023

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USDA recognizes producers of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage for AANHPI Month

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time to learn about the contributions AANHPI agricultural producers make to our nation's agriculture. Keeping with this year's AANHPI Heritage Month theme of leadership, the stories below show how our AANHPI producers have become community leaders while utilizing USDA programs to improve their operations:


Visar Duane

Learn how occupational therapist Visar Duane has grown her operation to supply quality produce to her local community while promoting health and wellness.


Jose Dela Cruz

Meet Jose Dela Cruz, a cattle rancher from Tinian Island, located in the Pacific Islands Area. This is where Jose lives out his dream of being a cattleman on his beautiful 73-acre farm.


Nguyen Huynh and his son, Dennis

Read how Nguyen Huynh and his son, Dennis, of Bowden, Georgia, built and maintain their family operation through USDA programs.


More stories like this can be found on farmers.gov/blog, where you can meet farmers, producers and landowners who are working to improve their operations with USDA programs.


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