Healing Busan: Therapeutic Agriculture in the City, 22nd Busan Urban Agriculture Expo
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Healing Busan: Therapeutic Agriculture in the City, 22nd Busan Urban Agriculture Expo
□ The Agricultural Technology Center is holding the 22nd Busan Urban Agriculture Expo from April 9 to April 12, 2026, at the Mustard Flower Field in Daejeo Ecological Park, Gangseo-gu.
○ Initiated in 2005, the Busan Urban Agriculture Expo is the first of its kind in Korea. Committed to promoting the significance of agriculture and related culture, it has contributed to the co-growth of urban and rural areas and the realization of a carbon-neutral, green, smart region.
□ This year’s edition features an array of showcases and engaging experiences under the theme ‘Healing Busan: Therapeutic Agriculture in the City.’
○ Enthusiastic participation from farmers, agricultural cooperatives, schools, institutions, and businesses is expected.
○ The Mustard Flower Healing Space offers a chance to discover the value of urban agriculture and the soothing power of nature.
□ Hands-on sessions, competitions, the Spring Symposium of the Korean Society for Urban Agriculture, and numerous other offerings harmonize with the yellow floral setting:
○ ▲ Rejuvenating gardens, barrier-free gardens, ▲ stress and depression index measurement, ▲ yoga meditation, mustard flower relaxation programs, functional kitchen gardens, care farms, school gardens, ▲ one-on-one consultations, interactive activities
○ ▲ Busan tomato masters, ▲ sales of Busan rice ‘Hwanggeumyechan,’ chrysanthemum ‘Baekgang,’ and Daejeo Jjapjjari tomatoes, ▲ Gijang Farmers Market, ▲ traditional hand rice planting
○ ▲ Rural Development Administration booth introducing future technologies and trends, ▲ smart farm control and vertical farming exhibits, ▲ drone farming demonstrations, ▲ tractor safety simulations, ▲ Spring Symposium of the Korean Society for Urban Agriculture, ▲ elementary school student art contest, ▲ horticulture contest for special education classes, and ▲ fresh flower wreath design contest.
□ Online registration began on March 10 at dosinongup-busan.co.kr. For inquiries, please get in touch with the Citizen Agriculture Team at 051-970-3741.
