From Laos to Iowa: Air Philavanh, Livestock and Community

Phrakhounmany "Air" Philavanh farms on 11-acres near Milo, IA raising a diversity of livestock and crops. Air immigrated to Iowa as a refugee in 1984 amidst political fallout from the Vietnam War and started farming in 2010. He loves to share what he's learned with other immigrant communities in Iowa, his neighbors, and his family and friends in Laos. His goal is to re-create a simple Laotian farm, applying lessons from his grandfather, in order to showcase history and farmer ingenuity alongside the American practices he’s learned.
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I’m love farming my families mom side doing farm work whole generation before in Laos. Now I see you farming so Beautiful I’m full feel what are you and your families accomplished.

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Watching from Laos 🇱🇦

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I’m Laos and in Iowa

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Your a beautiful person air keep up the good work. Whats that scoop made from @ 3:00