Choi Hyung-sik, Damyang County Governor, Participates in 'Youth Farmer Development and Expansion Relay Support Campaign'

The Future of Agriculture, Hope for Rural Areas: Supporting the Success of Young Farmers

[Damyang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Choi Hyungsik, the mayor of Damyang County, recently participated in the 'Youth Farmer Development Expansion Relay Support Campaign' and expressed support for young farmers, who are the hope of rural areas, the office announced on the 4th.

This support relay campaign started in April with the Rural Development Administration and aims to spread the advancement of young farmers and deliver messages of encouragement to help overcome difficulties faced in rural areas due to COVID-19.

Mayor Choi Hyungsik said, "Damyang County is implementing various policies such as settlement support funds, loan projects, and operation of rental farms for young farmers," adding, "We will do our best to ensure the successful advancement and settlement of young farmers in agriculture."

Having been nominated by Lee Sangik, the mayor of Hampyeong County, Mayor Choi Hyungsik nominated Kang Inkyu, the mayor of Naju City, as the next participant.