Gochang County Operates 'Urban Residents' Farming Experience School'

Visits to Stay-Type Agricultural Startup Support Center and More

Gochang County in North Jeolla Province announced on October 31 that it operated the "Urban Residents' Farming Experience School (2nd Session)" field study program for three days starting from the 29th.

According to the county, this Urban Residents' Farming Experience School was launched to help urban residents settle stably in rural areas, and 25 city dwellers interested in returning to farming and rural life participated.

Gochang County operated the "Urban Residents' Farming Experience School (2nd Session)" field study program for three days starting from the 29th. Photo by Gochang County

The program featured a variety of activities designed to showcase Gochang County's abundant agricultural resources and successful cases of returning to farming.

Participants took part in visits to exemplary farms run by returnees, experienced a traditional arts village, attended special lectures on rural resettlement, toured the Stay-Type Agricultural Startup Support Center, and received explanations of rural migration policies. Through these activities, they gained a deeper understanding of the county's environment for returning to farming and rural life, as well as valuable information needed for actual settlement.

Oh Seongdong, Director of the Gochang Agricultural Technology Center, stated, "We will continue to promote a variety of educational and support programs to ensure the stable resettlement of urban residents in rural areas."

Meanwhile, this was the second time the county operated the Farming Experience School this year, following the first session in the first half. By providing systematic education and field-based experiences to urban residents interested in returning to farming and rural life, Gochang County is strengthening its image as an ideal place for rural resettlement.