Gyeonggi-do Promotes 'Livestock Happiness Farm Certification System' for Safe Food Production

Support Up to 200 Million KRW Per Farm Household

[Asia Economy Reporter La Young-cheol] Gyeonggi Province is promoting the 'Happy Livestock Farm Certification' project this year with a total budget of 8 billion KRW.

According to the province on the 26th, the 'Happy Livestock Farm Certification System' is a program that selects and certifies livestock farms that create a comfortable breeding environment and operate hygienic farms, aiming to improve the welfare of industrial animals and produce safe food.

Farms certified as Happy Livestock Farms can receive various support and benefits up to 200 million KRW per farm, including eligibility to participate in school meal programs, renovation and repair of barns and quarantine facilities, environmental maintenance, and disease infection management systems.

This year, 150 farms located in 14 cities and counties have applied, and after document review and on-site inspection procedures, the certification as Happy Livestock Farms is planned to be finalized through advisory committee deliberation in May.

Furthermore, the certification and support project for Happy Livestock Farms will be continuously expanded to reduce negative perceptions of livestock farming and increase consumer trust in livestock products.

Gyeonggi Province accepts applications for the Happy Livestock Farm Certification System every December through the relevant cities and counties.

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