Hampyeong County Launches Insect-Based Convergence Healing Program

Hampyeong County is operating a field application and healing effect verification study of an insect convergence healing program until the 25th. Provided by Hampyeong County, Jeollanam-do

Hampyeong County in Jeollanam-do is exploring the future of the convergence insect industry in collaboration with the National Institute of Agricultural Sciences under the Rural Development Administration.

On September 5, the county announced that it will operate a field application and healing effect verification study of an insect convergence healing program every Thursday for a total of four sessions until the 25th.

This program is being carried out in cooperation with the Hampyeong County Agricultural Technology Center, the National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, the Hampyeong County Healing Agriculture Research Association, and the Hampyeong Butterfly Insect Village. The program will take place at the smart farm training center and butterfly breeding room within the Hampyeong County Agricultural Technology Center.

The participants are 12 seniors aged 65 or older who have experience raising companion animals. Through a variety of hands-on activities and care programs utilizing insects, participants will experience stress recovery and an improvement in quality of life.

Healing agriculture specialists and insect breeding farmers will operate the program together to enhance its practical relevance. In addition, pre- and post-participation surveys and heart rate variability stress tests will be conducted to scientifically verify changes in health status and the effectiveness of insect-based healing agriculture.

Moon Jeongmo, Director of the Hampyeong County Agricultural Technology Center, stated, "In line with Hampyeong's reputation as the home of butterflies, we will work to develop healing agriculture using insects and focus on training specialized personnel." He added, "We will continue close cooperation with relevant organizations so that Hampyeong County can lead the future insect industry and healing agriculture."

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