Andong Agricultural Technology Center Opens 'Andongma' Direct Market... Every Last Saturday of the Month

Harvesting of wild yam (ma) in the Andong region.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] Andong City Agricultural Technology Center announced on June 1 that it opened the Andong Ma Direct Transaction Market on May 29 to promote and boost sales of local agricultural products.

The direct transaction market, set up at 'Space Ma,' the Andong Ma 6th Industry Complex located in Ongcheon-ri, Bukhu-myeon, is held every last Saturday of the month at 1 p.m., organized by the Andong Local Food Farmers Market Cooperative.

At the opening ceremony of the last market, various programs were held under the theme of 'Building Consensus on the Climate Crisis,' including planting and experience sessions of young yam (Jua) in flowerpots made from recycled materials, climate crisis acrostic poems, talent shows, and play activities. A photo exhibition of Andong food was also held at the Ma Gallery.

An official from the Andong City Agricultural Technology Center stated, "With the opening of the Andong Ma Direct Transaction Market, we expect the activation of the Andong Ma 6th Industry Complex and increased consumer trust through direct transactions to promote consumption of our local agricultural products."

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