Gyeongnam Nonghyup "November 11th is Garaetteok Eating Day"

Campaign to Promote Rice Consumption Among Youth Launched

Gyeongnam Nonghyup held a promotional campaign on November 8 at Changwon Gyeongil High School to celebrate 'Garaetteok Day' on November 11.

This campaign was conducted for about 500 students and faculty members to improve awareness of rice and promote the consumption of domestic rice.

Gyeongnam Nonghyup held a promotional campaign on the 8th at Changwon Gyeongil High School to celebrate "Garaetteok Day."
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To support farmers struggling with labor shortages during the harvest season, students participating in rural labor assistance were given over 500 sets of garaetteok made from domestic rice and jocheong, raising awareness of Farmers' Day and the importance of domestic rice.

'Garaetteok Day' has been designated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs as 'Garaetteok Day' on Farmers' Day (November 11) since 2006 to expand rice consumption and encourage the hard work of farmers, and this year marks the 18th year of the tradition.

Lee Chang-hoon, Deputy Head of the Headquarters, said, "We hope people will favor domestic rice to support farmers who are facing difficulties due to the annual decrease in rice consumption," adding, "We will continue to carry out consumption promotion campaigns to publicize the excellence of rice, especially targeting youth who consume less rice."

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