Inje County Agricultural Technology Center Holds Sky-Blessed Farmers College Graduation Ceremony

Inje County, Gangwon Province, held the '2025 Sky-Blessed Farmers College Graduation Ceremony' on the 26th at the main lecture hall of the Inje County Agricultural Technology Center.

Inje County held the '2025 Sky-Blessed Farmers College Graduation Ceremony' on the 26th at the Inje County Agricultural Technology Center's main lecture hall, followed by a commemorative photo session. Provided by Inje County

This year, the Sky-Blessed Farmers College operated two programs: a basic course and an advanced course on apple cultivation. Starting with the entrance ceremony on March 5, the basic course was held 16 times for a total of 69 hours, while the advanced course was held 18 times for a total of 83 hours. A total of 53 trainees completed the courses.

The graduation ceremony began with a congratulatory address from Inje County Governor Choi Sanggi, who also serves as the college president, followed by the presentation of awards and certificates of completion. This year, a total of 14 trainees were recognized for their outstanding achievements, including one recipient of the Rural Development Administration Award, one recipient of the Governor's Commendation, and 12 perfect attendance awards. The event continued with a report on program results by the head of the Agricultural Technology Division, a speech by a representative of the graduates, and a commemorative photo session.

The apple cultivation program, which has been offered since 2013, is a long-term and systematic curriculum that encompasses theoretical education, practical training, field instruction, and visits to advanced agricultural sites. It has received positive feedback from participants. This year, in response to trainees' needs, the program was expanded to include both basic and advanced courses, offering even more specialized education.

In 2026, the Sky-Blessed Farmers College in Inje County plans to operate an annual curriculum of over 100 hours, aiming to foster core personnel who will lead the development of local agriculture and to cultivate leading farmers equipped with the ability to learn, explore, and solve problems independently.

A county official stated, "We highly commend the efforts of the trainees who actively participated and completed this year's program," adding, "We will continue to nurture competitive farmers through practical education that can be immediately applied in the field."

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