Jeonnam Nonghyup Selects Two Couples as "New Farmer of the Month" Awardees for September

Nam Youngsun and Jo Younghyo of Gangjin
Kim Miyoung and Lee Gongbeom of Naju

The Jeonnam Headquarters of the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation selected the couples Nam Youngsun and Jo Younghyo (Jakcheon-myeon, Gangjin-gun), and Kim Miyoung and Lee Gongbeom (Dasi-myeon, Naju-si) as the recipients of the "New Farmer of the Month" award for September. Provided by the Jeonnam Headquarters of the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation

The Jeonnam Headquarters of the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation announced on September 3 that it has selected the couples Nam Youngsun and Jo Younghyo (Jakcheon-myeon, Gangjin-gun), and Kim Miyoung and Lee Gongbeom (Dasi-myeon, Naju-si) as the recipients of the "New Farmer of the Month" award for September.

The National Agricultural Cooperative Federation selects and awards exemplary farmers who contribute to increasing farm income, advancing scientific farming, and developing local agriculture based on the spirit of independence, science, and cooperation.

The couple Nam Youngsun and Jo Younghyo (Yukil Farm) graduated from the National Fisheries and Agricultural College to succeed the family business, and have continued full-scale farming activities equipped with systematic theory and practical experience.

They are also interested in smart farming technologies, using drones to improve the efficiency of pesticide and fertilizer application. They source raw materials from local livestock farms and produce about 4,000 tons annually, supplying them to other farms and thereby practicing eco-friendly agriculture.

The couple Kim Miyoung and Lee Gongbeom (Hwanggeummiso) have contributed significantly to productivity and development through 35 years of diversified farming, including rice cultivation, livestock farming, and grain production.

Due to regional characteristics, rice has been the main crop and income has been limited. However, by producing, storing, packaging, and distributing winter crops (such as barley) and grains (such as colored rice and oats), and by developing their own grain brand "Hwanggeummiso," they have created added value by expanding production and sales channels.

Director Lee Gwangil stated, "I sincerely congratulate you on receiving the New Farmer of the Month award," and added, "I hope you will continue to play a leading role in the development of agriculture and rural communities by spreading advanced farming technologies and fostering next-generation farmers."

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