Yangju City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kang Su-hyun) is accepting applications for the Farmer and Fisherman Opportunity Income Support Project until October 25.
The Farmer and Fisherman Opportunity Income Support Project provides local currency payments to young farmers and fishermen under the age of 50, those who have returned to farming or fishing within the last 5 years, and environmentally friendly farmers and fishermen operating eco-friendly farms, animal welfare farms, livestock happiness farms, or premium seafood businesses.
Applicants must have had a residence in Yangju City for at least 2 consecutive years (or 5 non-consecutive years within Gyeonggi Province), own farmland located in Yangju City, and have been engaged in actual agricultural production for at least 1 year (or 3 consecutive years within Gyeonggi Province). Other eligibility criteria are the same as the Basic Farmer Income, but applicants must be registered as either the head of management or a farmer other than the head in an agricultural, fishery, or forestry management entity to qualify.
Citizens wishing to apply can visit their local eup/myeon/dong administrative welfare center or apply through the Integrated Support System for Farmer and Fisherman Opportunity Income.
The support fund of 150,000 KRW per month (up to 450,000 KRW in the 4th quarter) will be paid in local currency in December, and the usage period is until June 30, 2025, after which any unused funds will be automatically reclaimed.
Additionally, from 2025, the Basic Farmer Income will be integrated into the Farmer and Fisherman Opportunity Income and will be provided to farmers registered with an agricultural management entity, so prior registration with the management entity is required.
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