Gyeonggi-do to Support 31 Billion KRW to 310 Farmers Over 3 Years... Expecting 30% Income Increase

Gyeonggi Province is set to officially launch the core agricultural policy of the 8th local government term, the ‘Agricultural and Fishery Income 333 Project,’ which aims to increase agricultural and fishery income by 30% within three years by providing tailored support to 310 farmers and fishers.

On the 23rd, Gyeonggi Province held the ‘333 Farmers and Fishers Kickoff Ceremony’ at the main auditorium of the Gyeonggi Human Resources Development Institute in Suwon, attended by Kim Seong-jung, the first deputy governor for administration, Jeong Yun-gyeong, vice chairman of the Gyeonggi Provincial Council, Bang Seong-hwan, chairman of the Agriculture and Maritime Committee, and 310 participating farmers and fishers.

Gyeonggi Province previously selected 310 farmers and fishers from 21 cities and counties through nine rounds of auditions. The province will invest 9 billion KRW by December 2026 to provide them with management analysis, one-on-one customized consulting, education, and support to build income-increasing foundations.

By age group, 25 people in their 20s, 91 in their 30s, 87 in their 40s, 64 in their 50s, and 6 in their 70s were selected. Among them, 116 are young farmers and fishers in their 20s and 30s, and 73 are women farmers and fishers. In particular, the young farmers and fishers are expected to lead the future of agriculture with innovative ideas and passion.

Gyeonggi Province held the '333 Farmers and Fishermen Launch Ceremony' on the 23rd. Photo by Gyeonggi Province

At the kickoff ceremony, a ‘Farmers and Fishers Case Talk Canvas’ was held to introduce innovative cases from farmers and fishers. Baek Seung-kwon, a 30-something young farmer operating the Gumbengi Pro Farm in Yangpyeong, produces insect feed and processed products including Gumbengi larvae. Baek, who also runs experience programs at local events and festivals and works as an instructor, expressed his ambition to "increase added value through the sixth industrialization and develop advanced programs such as healing agriculture."

Moon Jae-jong, in his 50s, who runs a sturgeon farm in Pocheon, overcame difficulties in traditional aquaculture by switching to high-end fish species. Through the 333 Project, he plans to process and sell caviar directly.

Starting with the kickoff ceremony, Gyeonggi Province plans to continue systematic support for farmers and fishers to innovate their management and increase their income.

Kim Seong-jung, the first deputy governor for administration of Gyeonggi Province, said, "This project is characterized by moving away from a supplier-centered approach to conducting individual management analysis followed by customized education and on-site consulting tailored to the hopes of demand-side farmers and fishers. We expect it to be a turning point that not only promotes management innovation and income growth for farmers and fishers but also opens a new future for agriculture and fisheries in Gyeonggi Province."

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