Steps Toward a Happier Rural Community... Yangsan Concludes "Healing Program for Women Farmers"

First Session Concludes on October 1

The Yangsan Agricultural Technology Center in South Gyeongsang Province successfully concluded the first session of its "Healing Program for Women Farmers" on October 1, 2025, receiving an enthusiastic response from participants. The program was launched to promote the welfare of women farmers and help them relieve stress.

Healing Program for Women Farmers at Yangsan Agricultural Technology Center. Provided by Yangsan City

This program recruited 100 participants on a first-come, first-served basis from August 4 to September 12, 2025. Various healing activities, combining forest therapy and health experiences, were held at "SoopAeseo" (Yangsan Facilities Management Corporation).

Women farmers who took part in the program had the opportunity to step away from the demands of farm work and recharge both physically and mentally.

Participants expressed their satisfaction, saying, "I was able to relieve much of the fatigue and stress that had built up," and "It was great to heal together and share a sense of connection, rather than being alone."

In particular, forest therapy activities, meditation, and health stretching sessions conducted in nature proved to be especially popular.

An official from the Yangsan Agricultural Technology Center stated, "We are pleased that the program received a much greater response than expected," and added, "We plan to operate the second session with the same level of care to ensure participants are satisfied."

The second session of the healing program is scheduled for October 20, 2025. Like the first session, it will offer forest therapy and health recovery activities for women farmers in the Yangsan area.

The Yangsan Agricultural Technology Center is also implementing a variety of welfare and capacity-building initiatives for women farmers, including a cultural voucher card support project, agricultural work safety education, and rural lifestyle improvement activities.

Alongside this healing program, these efforts are expected to provide emotional healing and enhance cultural welfare, contributing to healthier lives for women in rural communities.