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Busan Agricultural Technology Center to Host 39th Busan Farmers' Convention

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Busan Metropolitan City's Agricultural Technology Center (hereinafter referred to as the Center) announced that it will host the 39th Busan Farmers' Convention on October 28 at the lawn plaza of Daejeo Ecological Park, bringing together 1,200 farmers from across Busan.

Under the theme "Connecting Generations, Cultivating Busan's Agricultural Future," the convention aims to pass on the experience and wisdom of veteran farmers to the next generation and share a vision for the future of agriculture in Busan in response to the changing agricultural environment.

The event will feature the Busan Farmer of the Year Awards and Outstanding Farmer Awards, a ceremony to declare Busan's future agricultural vision, a presentation of Busan-grown rice through the "Growing Children with Busan Rice" initiative, a farmers' community celebration, exhibitions, and other activities.

At the declaration ceremony, farmers, including young farmers, will come together to reaffirm their commitment to connecting experience and agricultural technologies across generations and building a sustainable future for agriculture in Busan.

The "Growing Children with Busan Rice" initiative will also celebrate the birth of children born in Busan by presenting families with an amount of locally grown rice equivalent to each newborn's birth weight. The initiative aims to highlight the value of Busan-grown rice and the importance of consuming locally produced agricultural products.

This year's Busan Farmer of the Year Award recipients are Kim Yong-hyun of Gangseo-gu and Kim Eok-hye of Gijang-gun. They were selected following a comprehensive evaluation of public opinion, contributions to the local community, leadership capabilities as farmers, implementation of scientific farming practices, and efforts to promote sustainable agriculture.

Since 2014, Kim Yong-hyun has been active in the Daejeo 1 District Association of Rural Leaders and the CN Tomato Eco-Friendly Agriculture Research Association, working to promote environmentally friendly cultivation techniques. He received the Rural Development Administration Administrator's Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement at the Farmers' College and the Grand Prize at the Daejeo Tomato Festival Quality Competition. He has contributed to strengthening the reputation of Daejeo tomatoes through scientific farming practices and the transfer of agricultural technologies to the next generation.

Kim Eok-hye is a female farmer who has cultivated a variety of crops in the Jangan area of Gijang-gun for more than 35 years, since 1991. She has participated in the Rural Women's Living Improvement Association since the mid-1990s and has served as president of the Gijang-gun Living Improvement Association since 2025. She has contributed to strengthening unity among members, advancing organizational development, and empowering rural women.

In addition, 11 individuals* have been selected as Outstanding Farmers in recognition of their contributions to protecting farmers' rights and interests and promoting the development of local agriculture and rural communities.

* Outstanding Farmer Award recipients (11): Lee Shin-pyo (Geumjeong-gu), Eom Pyeong-hyeon (Gangseo-gu), Jeong Jin-ho (Gijang-gun), Kim Chang-seon (Gangseo-gu), Kim Bong-ja (Gangseo-gu), Mun Jeong-ae (Gijang-gun), Lee Jeong-guk (Geumjeong-gu), Kim Ju-u (Gangseo-gu), Lee Dong-gwi (Gangseo-gu), Ok Seong-do (Gijang-gun), and Son Se-mun (Gijang-gun).

The exhibitions and accompanying activities will showcase products developed using agricultural produce from Busan, agricultural work safety equipment, achievements in the dissemination of agricultural technologies in Busan, smart agricultural machinery, and therapeutic agriculture programs.

The Busan Traditional Food Research Association will exhibit dishes prepared using agricultural and marine products from Busan, including Busan-grown rice, Daejeo tomatoes, Myeongji green onions, and seaweed and kelp from Gijang. The exhibition aims to demonstrate the diverse uses and value of locally produced agricultural products.

For further information about the event, visit the Center's website (https://www.busan.go.kr/nongup/agricommunity11) or contact its Human Resource Development Team at 051-970-3761.

Park Mi-jin, Director of Busan Metropolitan City's Agricultural Technology Center, said, "We hope this convention will serve as a meaningful opportunity to connect the experience of veteran farmers who have sustained agriculture in Busan with the new challenges embraced by young farmers."

She added, "We will continue to provide active support so that farmers can take pride in their profession and pursue farming with stability and confidence."