Consulting & Keynote Speaking

About Friendly

Friendly Vang-Johnson is the founder and principal of Friendly Hmong Farms. Born into a family of multigenerational Hmong farmers, she began farming at an early age. Determined to leave farm life behind, Friendly pursued higher education and served as a federal public servant for nearly two decades.

In the face of COVID pandemic, she flexed her three decades of community organizing skills. Blending her lived experience with her public policy background, she led and produced incredible outcomes for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color farmers and communities. Her extraordinary ability to inspire and mobilize people across different ages, classes, and ethnicities and races is evidenced by the accomplishments of Friendly Hmong Farms and the PNW BIPOC Farmland Trust.

Friendly has been a undergraduate course guest lecturer, conference workshops panelist and keynote, and ceremonial officiate for opening gatherings and retreats.

Friendly in the Media

Consulting Services

Friendly provides consulting to organizations seeking to serve or work with Black, Indigenous, and people of Color farmers and communities in the regions of Seattle, WA and Saint Paul-Minneapolis, MN. A $150 honorarium is requested for a 90-minute consultation. This helps sustain Friendly’s work and her commitment to serving all communities. Examples:

  • State, City, County, & Federal Agencies

  • Nonprofits with over $500,000 annual operating budget

  • Consultants from private firms

  • Researchers from Educational Institutions

For community run organizations or mutual aid groups: Initial consultations are provided pro bono to help you learn more about her work and approaches. Examples:

  • Mutual Aid food distribution networks

  • Grassroots community organizers & activists

Keynote Speaking

Friendly is available for keynote speeches to share:

  • Her inspiring personal story.

  • Her analysis of equity and systemic challenges.

  • Her vision for how communities can rise together through shared culture and participatory action.

Invite Friendly to your next event to inspire and empower your audience with her unique perspective and lived experience.


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Cancellation Policy

Once you book a consultation or place your order for a subscription or a la carte item, we are unable to offer refunds. Please reach out as soon as possible via our contact us form, if you need to reschedule. We will not accommodate rescheduling if you do not reach out at least 48 hours prior to your appointment. Your payment will be used toward our donations to essential or frontline workers, elders, or non-profits/mutual aid organizations serving BIPOC communities.