Vietnamese farming cooperative in New Orleans East creates jobs with healthy food
The Village de L'Est Green Growers Initiative, commonly called the VEGGI Farmers Cooperative, has been a lifeline for many Vietnamese-Americans in New Orleans East, and not just because it offers a healthy post-retirement diversion.
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Chef Serigne, a friend of the Crescent City Farmers Market, sources local, seasonal produce for his tasting menu at Dakar NOLA, which recently won the 2024 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant. Read on to learn more about his latest honor, being named to the TIME100 Next 2024 List.
Market Umbrella is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3), based in New Orleans, whose mission is to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Market Umbrella has operated the Crescent City Farmers Markets (CCFM) since 1995.
The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.
