"Thinking About Living in Jangseong?"... Returning Farmers School Energized by On-Site Training

Visiting the "Living in Jeonnam" Project Site and the Returning Farmers Experience Nest

The Returning Farmers School operated by Jangseong County in Jeonnam recently conducted on-site training with its students.

Students of the Jangseong County Returning Farmers School are touring Yongmaegol Hanok Village as part of the "Living in Jeonnam" project. Photo by Jangseong County

According to Jangseong County on June 8, this training, which aims to support the stable settlement of novice returning farmers in rural areas, began with a visit to a site participating in the "Living in Jeonnam" project. This program allows urban residents to stay in rural areas for a certain period and experience returning to farming or rural living. The students participated in agricultural activities and interacted with local residents, gaining indirect experience of rural life.

Next, the students toured the "Returning Farmers Experience Nest" site. This project provides temporary housing for those hoping to return to farming, and a total of three such locations are operated by Jangseong County.

Park Eonjeong, Director of the Jangseong County Agricultural Technology Center, said, "I hope this field trip will give participants an opportunity to experience the life of returning to farming and rural living up close," adding, "We plan to continue providing systematic support with the Returning Farmers School at the center."

Students of the Jangseong County Returning Farmers School are listening to an explanation about the "Living in Jeonnam" project. Photo by Jangseong County

The Jangseong County Returning Farmers School offers a variety of training programs necessary for settling in rural areas, targeting those preparing to return to farming as well as newcomers in the early stages of rural relocation. Covering a wide range of topics from mindset to basic farming skills, the program has received positive feedback from students.