Goheung County Named Best Nationwide in Return-to-Farming and Rural Migration Program Evaluation by Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Positive Reviews for Customized Information, Education, Experience, and Follow-up Management

Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Gong Youngmin) announced on the 24th that it has been selected as the top institution nationwide in the '2024 Return-to-Farming and Rural Migration Integrated Platform Operation Evaluation' hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

This evaluation targeted 110 cities and counties nationwide that participated in the integrated platform for return-to-farming and rural migration. It assessed efforts to support the settlement of returnees in agriculture and rural areas, including user engagement through information and service provision, performance in regional integration programs, and other related activities.

Goheung County was selected as the best institution nationwide in the "2024 Return-to-Farming and Rural Living Integrated Platform Operation Evaluation" hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Photo by Goheung County

Goheung-gun received high marks in all evaluation categories, including registration of return-to-farming and rural migration guide content, provision of customized information and counseling, implementation of educational and experiential programs, and follow-up management.

In particular, Goheung-gun has worked to attract urban residents and support the stable settlement of returnees by operating the Return-to-Farming and Rural Happiness School, holding outreach information sessions for urban residents, and running settlement mentors and agricultural learning centers.

An official from the county stated, "We will continue to expand promotional activities to attract returnees in response to population decline and regional extinction, and we will pursue infrastructure development and various support projects to ensure the stable settlement of returnees in rural areas."

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