Muan County in South Jeolla Province conducted a hands-on educational program to teach local children about the importance of agriculture and safe food practices.
From November 10 to 11, Muan County hosted the '2026 Consumer Awareness Food Education' program for 66 children from local daycare centers, the county announced on November 11.
The program was designed to help children understand the value of locally produced agricultural products and learn about the significance of agriculture and food through hands-on crop harvesting experiences.
Three daycare centers participated in the program: Namak Public Daycare Center, White Daycare Center, and Namak Hosanna Public Daycare Center.
The activities included education on eco-friendly agricultural products and crop harvesting, along with traditional games and balloon art, tailored to engage the children.
Notably, the hands-on experience of harvesting radishes allowed children to grasp how the food they encounter at the table is produced, fostering an appreciation for the efforts of farmers and the meaning of harvest.
Through the eco-friendly agriculture education, children learned about the importance of healthy food and developed a closer connection to local produce by participating in the harvesting.
They also enjoyed playful activities such as traditional games and balloon art, blending education with fun.
Muan County expects this program will instill a positive perception of agriculture and rural life in children while increasing their interest in locally produced agricultural products.
Furthermore, the county believes that understanding the production process of local food from an early age will aid in forming healthy eating habits and raise awareness about local food consumption.
Park Seong-seo, head of the Agricultural Policy Division in Muan County, stated, "I hope this education provides children with a familiar connection to our local agricultural products and helps them recognize the value of food. We will continue to implement various programs to promote food education and local food consumption."
Meanwhile, Muan County plans to continue its food education initiatives to expand the consumer base for local agricultural products and enhance understanding between producers and consumers.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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