Hwachun Farmers to Receive Up to 750,000 Won for Direct Shipping Costs

The Hwachun County government in Gangwon Province will provide support of up to 2,500 won per shipment for local farmers' direct sales shipping costs. Individual farmers can apply for support for up to 300 shipments, totaling a maximum of 750,000 won.

According to Hwachun County on September 23, the eligible shipping costs are those incurred from November of last year to October of this year. Farmers registered as agricultural management entities who have been engaged in farming for over a year and sell Hwachun-produced agricultural products or processed goods to consumers outside the region via shipping can apply.

The support amount will cover 50% of the actual shipping cost, with a maximum of 2,500 won per shipment. For example, if the shipping cost is 4,000 won, the support will be 2,000 won; if it is 5,000 won, the support will be 2,500 won.

The support limit is set at 300 shipments for individual farmers and 600 for producer groups such as agricultural cooperatives. Based on the maximum support per shipment, this translates to a maximum of 750,000 won for individual farmers and 1.5 million won for producer groups. Farmers and groups engaged in online sales can receive additional support for up to 300 shipments by submitting proof of their sales.

This initiative aims to alleviate the shipping costs that farmers incur when selling directly to consumers. Hwachun County has previously implemented support for logistics costs associated with shipping agricultural products to wholesale markets. The goal is to reduce the financial burden on farmers when it comes to both shipping and direct sales.

Applications will be accepted from October 12 to November 6 at local administrative offices. The county plans to review the application documents and disburse the support funds within the year.

Kim Se-hoon, the mayor of Hwachun County, stated, “We will continue to support logistics and shipping costs to provide practical assistance to farmers' management.”

* This article has been translated by AI.