Jeonnam Province Holds 'Eco-friendly Agriculture Commitment Conference'

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province announced on the 18th that it held the ‘Eco-friendly Agriculture Pledge Rally’ under the theme ‘Jeonnam Eco-friendly Agriculture, Beyond Korea to the World, Towards the Future!’

About 100 people, including Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok, Vice Chairman of the Provincial Council Kim Sung-il, council members, related organizations, and eco-friendly farmers, pledged to actively practice eco-friendly agriculture.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, a non-face-to-face online method was introduced, with over 300 eco-friendly farmers from 22 cities and counties participating via video conference. A setting was prepared for about 30,000 eco-friendly farmers to join via YouTube.

The event began with an intro video on eco-friendly agriculture, followed by a video titled ‘We Who Achieved That Difficult Task,’ depicting the lives of eco-friendly farmers who quietly walk a solitary path despite hardships.

This video attracted attention by delivering a message to continue eco-friendly agriculture well for the preservation of the environmental ecosystem for future generations.

Next, congratulatory video messages from members of the National Assembly’s Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs, Oceans and Fisheries Committee were shown, followed by awards for outstanding cities, counties, and farmers in eco-friendly agriculture, a success case presentation by organic farming master No Sang-hyun, and a pledge to practice eco-friendly agriculture.

Spouses and families who shared the difficulties of eco-friendly agriculture also participated in the awards ceremony, adding meaning by expressing gratitude for their sacrifice and dedication.

In particular, six representatives, including young female farmers, read a resolution containing contents such as ‘Leading income generation from eco-friendly agricultural products, making money through organic agricultural product production, processing, and export’ as part of the eco-friendly agriculture practice pledge.

They also moved the audience by singing together ‘Song of the Stars,’ which contains the hearts of organic farmers.

Governor Kim said, “Since fostering eco-friendly agriculture in Jeonnam, for the first time ever, the area certified for organic farming has surpassed the area certified for pesticide-free farming,” adding, “This has established a turning point for the internal strengthening of eco-friendly agriculture.”

He especially added, “With the spirit of Ubo Manri (牛步萬里, meaning steady progress), please do your best together so that eco-friendly agriculture, centered on people and the environment, can be steadily promoted,” and “I hope Jeonnam’s eco-friendly agriculture will advance beyond Korea to the world and the future.”

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