Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services Recruiting Urban Agriculture and Healing Garden Operation Institutions Until the 20th

The Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services is recruiting participating organizations for the ‘Urban Agriculture Revitalization Project’ and the ‘Gyeonggi-do Kkumjaram Healing Garden Operation Project’ until the 20th of this month.

The Urban Agriculture Revitalization Project provides education such as garden cultivation to enhance urban residents' understanding of agriculture. Those who complete more than 40 hours of theory and 40 hours of practical training can obtain a certification as an Urban Agriculture Manager.

Eligibility to apply requires being designated as an urban agriculture professional training institution as of the announcement date, with educational operation performance within the past year. Six institutions selected through evaluation will receive 10 million KRW per location to support education costs for training urban agriculture experts.

The Gyeonggi-do Kkumjaram Healing Garden Operation Project offers a full program from garden cultivation to management and harvest, enabling children and adolescents with disabilities to connect with nature and experience a sense of accomplishment.

Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services is recruiting participating organizations for the "Urban Agriculture Revitalization Project" and the "Gyeonggi-do Dream Growth Healing Garden Operation Project" until the 20th. Photo by Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services

Applicants must be nonprofit corporations or nonprofit organizations within the province that have at least two years of experience in healing agriculture-related projects led by national or local governments in the past two years. Three selected sites will receive 22 million KRW per location to cover material costs such as seeds and seedlings, as well as instructor fees necessary for establishing healing gardens and implementing programs.

Applications can be submitted by visiting the Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services in person or by mail. For mailed applications, confirmation of receipt via phone (031-8008-9463) with the person in charge is required.

Detailed information including required documents can be found on the official websites of Gyeonggi-do (gg.go.kr) and the Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services (nongup.gg.go.kr).

Sung Je-hoon, Director of the Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services, stated, "The Urban Agriculture Revitalization and Healing Garden projects break down the boundaries between agriculture and urban life, providing opportunities for everyone to experience healing and growth in nature." He added, "Going forward, Gyeonggi-do will continue to lead efforts to explore the diverse possibilities of agriculture."

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