Suncheon County will actively promote "Spring Rural Assistance" until the end of this month to coincide with the start of the farming season.

This assistance program was established with the aim of supporting timely farming and ensuring the stability of farm households, reflecting the deepening shortage of labor in rural areas due to aging and population decline. Various organizations such as private groups, military units, educational institutions, and businesses are participating in cooperation, with the voluntary participation of Suncheon County officials at the core.

The support will primarily focus on harvesting crops such as Japanese apricots, medlars, and pears, and will also include various tasks such as installing pepper supports, fruit picking, mulching, pest control, and transplanting rice seedlings. The support will be concentrated on farms that require practical assistance rather than event-based activities.

Experts from the Agricultural Technology Center will guide participants in their work on-site to enhance efficiency and safety. The county plans to systematically manage the deployment of manpower based on demand through the "Rural Assistance Support Center."

Suncheon County Mayor Choi Young-il stated, "Sharing the difficulties of agriculture between public officials and the local community is true mutual prosperity," and expressed his commitment to making Suncheon a place where agriculture is respected in the future.