Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok and Jeonnam Korea New Farmers Association Discuss Directions for Jeonnam Agricultural Policy Implementation

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Young-rok, Governor of Jeollanam-do, met with the executives of the Korea New Farmers Jeollanam-do Association, who contributed to the development of local agriculture with the three new farmer spirits of independence, science, and cooperation, on the 16th, and broadly discussed Jeonnam agricultural policy.

According to Jeonnam Province, the meeting was attended by Kang Je-seok, President of the Korea New Farmers Jeollanam-do Association, Kim Ok-seop, Senior Vice President, and Kang Hee-sik, Deputy Head of Management at the Nonghyup Jeonnam Regional Headquarters, among others, and they exchanged opinions on the direction of Jeonnam agricultural policy in preparation for the post-COVID-19 era.

Established in 1999, the Korea New Farmers Jeollanam-do Association consists of 1,466 couples who have received the New Farmers Award from the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation.

They are leading efforts as local pioneering farmers in fostering successor farmers and disseminating advanced farming technologies.

President Kang Je-seok said, “Jeonnam Province was the first in the nation to provide public interest allowances to farmers struggling due to COVID-19 and promptly promoted projects such as eco-friendly agricultural product packages, which greatly helped farmers,” adding, “We ask that you continue to develop various policies so that all residents, including farmers, can be happy.”

Governor Kim Young-rok of Jeonnam said, “It is heartbreaking that there has been significant damage to crops and fruit drop in the agricultural sector due to recent heavy rains followed by consecutive typhoons,” and added, “We will do our best to provide prompt support for damage recovery to ensure stable agricultural management for farmers.” He also stated, “We are experiencing many changes in our lives due to COVID-19,” and “In preparation for the post-COVID-19 era, we will proactively anticipate changes in the agricultural environment, develop sustainable policies, and expand them.”

Meanwhile, in August, the Korea New Farmers Haenam County Association organized the ‘New Farmers Agricultural Product Package Love Sharing’ campaign by gathering 200 boxes of excellent agricultural products produced by its members and delivering them to neighbors in need within the district, which has spread nationwide.

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