"1st Korea Garlic Industry Expo" Opens in Yeongcheon on the 25th... Expert Consultations, Agricultural Equipment Exhibits, and Garlic Quality Contest All in One Place

On August 25, Yeongcheon City announced that the "1st Korea Garlic Industry Expo," marking a new leap forward for the Korean garlic industry, has opened successfully at the Yeongcheon Gymnasium and surrounding areas.

This event is hosted by the Korea Garlic Association (President Jeong Nak-on) and the Garlic Mandatory Fund Management Committee (Chairman Shin Chang-hyu), jointly organized by the National Garlic Producers Association (President Choi Sang-eun) and Yeongcheon City, and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, and Nonghyup Agribusiness Group.

Yeongcheon City Hall Exterior View

In particular, as the first nationwide garlic expo to be held in Yeongcheon, it is drawing significant attention. Garlic producers and experts from across the country, along with other agricultural stakeholders, have gathered to discuss the present and future of the garlic industry and to share innovative technologies.

The expo is organized into three main areas: the Vision Hall (Yeongcheon Gymnasium), the Future Hall (Community Sports Center), and an outdoor exhibition area.

In the Vision Hall, Jeong Won-gwon, an agricultural researcher at Gyeongbuk Agricultural Research and Extension Services, Baek Chang-gi, a professor at Dankook University, Kwon Young-seok, CEO of Geotech, and Lee Hee-mo, a consultant at Sinnyoung Nonghyup, will provide expert consultations on garlic cultivation techniques. Kwak Jeong-ho, a professor at Mokpo University, will serve as the moderator for the "Garlic Industry Symposium (Seminar)."

Through these technical consultations and the symposium, practical know-how will be provided to farmers on garlic cultivation techniques, pest and disease management, production cost reduction through mechanization, and countermeasures for abnormal weather conditions.

In the Future Hall, high-quality garlic from over 100 farms across 20 cities and counties will be displayed. Outstanding garlic, selected and judged by variety-Namdo, Daeseo, and Hanji-will be awarded prestigious prizes, including the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Award.

Additionally, garlic crafts and processed garlic products will be exhibited, while local government promotional booths and a garlic policy promotion zone will offer a variety of attractions.

Notably, the Yeongcheon Garlic Rural Convergence Project Group will participate to promote processed products made from "Yeongcheon Star Garlic" and host various events. The Yeongcheon City Rural New Vitality Plus Project Group will also operate a range of hands-on experience programs.

In the outdoor exhibition area, 24 domestic agricultural equipment and supply companies will set up a promotional hall for agricultural machinery and materials, displaying advanced machines such as garlic planters and harvesters, as well as a variety of agricultural supplies, while introducing the latest trends and technologies. The Yeongcheon Starlight Village Thursday Market will also participate, selling Yeongcheon’s excellent local agricultural specialties and offering a wide array of food through various food trucks.

On August 26, a variety of programs are scheduled, including the National Garlic Producers Contest, Vision Declaration Ceremony, National Garlic Producers Song Contest, free garlic giveaway event, garlic variety guessing event, processed garlic product auction, and a garlic policy promotion campaign.

Meanwhile, singer Kim Dana (participant in Miss Trot 2) has been invited to the Song Contest to further enliven the festivities.

Yeongcheon Mayor Choi Kimoon stated, "As the first event of its kind in Korea, the Korea Garlic Industry Expo will provide new growth opportunities for garlic farmers and industry stakeholders, and serve as a platform to promote the value of garlic to consumers. Through this expo, we will do our utmost to establish Yeongcheon as the center of Korea’s garlic industry."

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