My Farm’s CSA Has Become a Refuge for Asian Americans | Bon Appétit

"Despite severe drought, a persistent soil-borne problem, and an intense “May Meltdown” that required planting thousands of seedlings quickly (she planted 12 days earlier than the previous year), she is committed to keeping the farm. Rather than relocating, she stays because of strong ties to the local Asian American community served by her CSA: the program has fostered closeness through virtual potlucks, intergenerational projects (kids interviewing elders about different crops), and an active listserv where members share advice and wrestle with difficult conversations about safety after the Atlanta shooting. The farm has become more than a food producer — it functions as a refuge and support network for families facing increased anti-Asian harassment and violence (including a volunteer who was assaulted and incidents where children were menaced) — and she intentionally reached out to offer help and a place to process these events." - ByKristyn Leach, as told to Aliza Abarbanel