Boseong-gun Supports Young Farmers in Overcoming COVID-19 Labor Shortage

Boseong-gun 4-H Federation 'My Hands Serve Even Greater'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Yongcheol] The Boseong-gun 4-H Federation (President Kim Youngcheon), nurtured in Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, announced on the 7th that it has stepped up to help alleviate the shortage of farm labor caused by COVID-19.

This volunteer activity took place at a kiwi farm located in Deungnyang-myeon, where young farmers of Boseong-gun performed the task of thinning kiwi flower buds.

This volunteer work was promoted by the 4-H Federation after hearing that local kiwi farms were struggling with timely farming operations due to labor shortages, aiming to put into practice and learn the 4-H pledge, "My hands serve even greater."

Kim Youngcheon, president of the Boseong-gun 4-H, said, "I am grateful to the members who participated despite being busy with their own farming activities during this difficult time for rural areas due to COVID-19. Although the time was short, I felt great fulfillment, and we plan to continue community service activities such as weeding unclaimed graves."

Yang Donghoe, director of the Agricultural Technology Center, said, "It was impressive to see young farmers, who will be the next generation of key leaders in Boseong-gun agriculture, serving the local community. Our county will also focus on fostering competitive young farmers," offering words of encouragement.

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