Gyeongnam Nonghyup Selects One Couple for 'New Farmer of the Month' Award

Changnyeong Livestock Agricultural Cooperative Couple Kim Sang-tae and Jeong Yoon-kyung

Gyeongnam Nonghyup announced on the 6th that the couple Kim Sang-tae and Jeong Yoon-kyung have been selected as the recipients of the February 'New Farmer of the Month' award, which is selected and awarded by the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation.

The couple, members of Changnyeong Livestock Nonghyup, inherited the livestock barn in 2010 from Kim Sang-tae's father, who devoted his life to livestock farming. They currently operate a Hanwoo cattle breeding business on land measuring 2,048㎡ and a livestock barn of 591㎡.

Kim Sang-tae and Jeong Yoon-kyung obtained antibiotic-free livestock certification to improve consumer awareness through the production of clean and safe livestock products. They are active as designated farmers of the Changnyeong Hanwoo brand and as executives of the brand council, leading efforts to enhance the premium quality of Changnyeong Hanwoo.

Kim Sang-tae and Jung Yoon-kyung, a couple selected as the 'New Farmer of the Month' for February from Changnyeong Livestock Agricultural Cooperative. [Image provided by Gyeongnam Nonghyup]

They also focus on improving weight gain efficiency by purchasing calves with confirmed parentage and highly improved fattening steers. They serve as mentors for successor livestock farmers and young cooperative members, fulfilling the role of regional consultants for producing high-quality meat.

In recognition of their pioneering role in improving farm income in the local community, they were selected as the 'New Farmer of the Month' for the Gyeongnam region.

The 'New Farmer of the Month' award is given by the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation to 15-16 outstanding leading farmers and livestock farmers nationwide each month. Benefits for awardees include advanced agricultural training, plaques, prizes, nameplates, business cards, and memorial stones.

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