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Kenyan sisters who farm in Medina dream big, despite federal cuts for local food
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Binta Kanteh , as published by Sahan Journal
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The farm received support from more than 30 volunteers on a Sunday morning in late June, demonstrating the community's effort to help local farmers.
In Medina, Minnesota, four sisters from Kenya are running a farm. They were assisted by a group of volunteers from Farm Buds, a nonprofit organization. The volunteers helped with tasks such as weeding and planting on the 30-acre farm.
The sisters, who were born into a farming tradition, are working to achieve their goals despite challenges. Further details about their story and the challenges they face are available from Sahan Journal. The farm received support from more than 30 volunteers on a Sunday morning in late June, demonstrating the community's effort to help local farmers.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: Sahan Journal ·
Reading time: 1 min
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