Jinan County Recruiting Applicants for Young Farmer Startup Settlement Support

Applications Open Until December 19
Up to 800,000 Won in Support

Jinan County in North Jeolla Province will begin accepting applications for the "2026 Jeonbuk-Style Young Farmer Startup Settlement Support Project" from November 24 to December 19.

According to the county on November 21, this initiative is an independent project promoted by North Jeolla Province for young farmers aged 40 to 45 (born between 1981 and 1985) who are excluded from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' support for young farmers. Anyone who has been independently farming for three years or less (including those planning to start) is eligible to apply.

Jinan County Office Building Exterior. Provided by Jinan County

Selected participants will receive local gift certificates worth 800,000 won per month for up to two years, which can be used for agricultural activities such as establishing a farming base and covering management expenses.

However, applicants must meet certain requirements, including actual residency in Jinan County, registration as an agricultural business entity, and meeting income and asset criteria. Full-time employees, students, and recipients of overlapping benefits from other programs are excluded.

In addition, applicants can also apply for the "Farming Base Lease Support Project," which provides support for 50% of the lease costs for farmland, agricultural product cultivation facilities, and livestock barns for three years. This can significantly reduce the burden of lease fees, which is the biggest challenge in the early stages of starting a farming business.

The county aims to minimize the risks associated with a lack of early farming experience, support the acquisition of practical farming skills and management capabilities, and help young people settle stably in rural areas.

A county official stated, "We will continue to provide practical and customized support so that young farmers can establish a stable foundation for farming and grow into key players in the region's agriculture."

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