Refugees in the U.S. turn to farming for new beginnings

Refugees from African nations, including Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, are finding new livelihoods through farming in the United States. Many of these refugees, who fled war and persecution, are now growing and selling vegetables as a means of earning an income and reconnecting with their agricultural roots.

The majority focus on cultivating fast-growing, low-maintenance crops such as carrots, potatoes,…