Practical Training Program Launched to Enhance Young Farmers' Competitiveness

Sejong Agricultural Technology Center Launches
Entrepreneurship Strategies and AI-based Farm Management Training

To enhance the competitiveness of young farmers, the 'Sejong Youth Farmer Hana Class Training' has commenced and is now entering full-scale instruction.

Youth farmer training is in progress.
Photo by Agricultural Technology Center

According to the Sejong Agricultural Technology Center on August 6, the training will be held over a total of eight sessions until September 22, focusing on the theme of agricultural convergence business. Twenty-four young farmers are participating in this program.

The curriculum is centered on practical content that can be applied directly in the field, including strategies for starting businesses in the sixth industrialization sector, hands-on agricultural management using artificial intelligence, and smart farm management.

In particular, the program aims to maximize practical learning outcomes by combining special lectures from external experts with field visits.

On the first day of the program, Kim Youngsoo, Policy Cooperation Officer of Sejong City, gave a lecture on cultivating the mindset of young farmers, providing an opportunity for participants to reaffirm their motivation and goals in agriculture. This was followed by a session from Jung Jinhyuk, CEO of Aettin Agricultural Law Research Institute, who shared practical methods and strategies essential for preparing to launch a business, drawing a strong response from the attendees.

Pi Okja, Director of the Agricultural Technology Center, stated, "This is a hands-on training designed to help young farmers enhance their agricultural competitiveness and establish a solid business foundation," adding, "We will continue to expand customized programs in stages going forward."

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