Ministry of Agriculture Hosts Market in Taichung; Young Farmers Promote Domestic Blueberries and Rural Tourism
The Ministry of Agriculture's Rural Development and Soil and Water Conservation Agency, Taichung Branch, is hosting the "May Blueberry Craze" event in Taichung. It aims to promote domestic blueberries and rural tourism, featuring products from young farmers.
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The Rural Development and Soil and Water Conservation Agency (Taichung Branch) of the Ministry of Agriculture is hosting a two-day market in Taichung starting today, bringing together young farmers and rural communities. The event aims to make domestic blueberries the star attraction, attracting the public to experience rural tourism and foster more comprehensive economic development.
The "May Blueberry Craze - Rural Soil and Water Conservation Paradise" event is being held for two days starting today at Calligraphy Greenway in the West District of Taichung. It brings together 80 stalls from young farmers, rural communities, and specialty brands in the Taichung and Miaoli areas, offering fresh blueberries and processed products like desserts. The event also includes blueberry planting DIY and rural handicraft experiences. In addition, it has collaborated with organizations like the Central Environmental Education Venue Alliance and the Miaoli Cultural and Ecological Leisure Alliance to set up environmental education challenge zones.
The opening event today invited renowned baseball coach Hsieh Chang-heng and players from the Ziyou Elementary School in the Shuangqi Tribe of Heping District, Taichung, who won the bronze medal at the 2025 U12 Baseball World Cup, to kick off the event with a ceremonial swing. Deputy Director-General of the Rural Development and Soil and Water Conservation Agency Su Mao-hsiang and Taichung Branch Director Chen Jung-chun attended the ceremony.
Chen Jung-chun told the media that the cultivation area for domestic blueberries is about 15 hectares, and a "Domestic Blueberry Alliance" has been formed, with nearly 40 young farmers as members. Domestic blueberries have the advantage of being the freshest due to local production, with richer flavor, aroma, and a crunchier texture, and are primarily produced in an eco-friendly manner.
Chen said that in addition to fresh blueberries, various processed products have been developed. The agency has also launched "Blueberry Mini-Trips" with local communities, integrating surrounding rural attractions and tourism highlights. They hope to make blueberries the protagonist to build a new rural brand, attracting people to visit rural areas and making economic development more comprehensive.
The organizers stated that in addition to the market and concerts continuing on the 24th, there will also be a "Blueberry Baby Dance PK Competition," inviting several kindergarten and parent-child teams from the central region to perform in creative costumes.
The "May Blueberry Craze - Rural Soil and Water Conservation Paradise" event is being held for two days starting today at Calligraphy Greenway in the West District of Taichung. It brings together 80 stalls from young farmers, rural communities, and specialty brands in the Taichung and Miaoli areas, offering fresh blueberries and processed products like desserts. The event also includes blueberry planting DIY and rural handicraft experiences. In addition, it has collaborated with organizations like the Central Environmental Education Venue Alliance and the Miaoli Cultural and Ecological Leisure Alliance to set up environmental education challenge zones.
The opening event today invited renowned baseball coach Hsieh Chang-heng and players from the Ziyou Elementary School in the Shuangqi Tribe of Heping District, Taichung, who won the bronze medal at the 2025 U12 Baseball World Cup, to kick off the event with a ceremonial swing. Deputy Director-General of the Rural Development and Soil and Water Conservation Agency Su Mao-hsiang and Taichung Branch Director Chen Jung-chun attended the ceremony.
Chen Jung-chun told the media that the cultivation area for domestic blueberries is about 15 hectares, and a "Domestic Blueberry Alliance" has been formed, with nearly 40 young farmers as members. Domestic blueberries have the advantage of being the freshest due to local production, with richer flavor, aroma, and a crunchier texture, and are primarily produced in an eco-friendly manner.
Chen said that in addition to fresh blueberries, various processed products have been developed. The agency has also launched "Blueberry Mini-Trips" with local communities, integrating surrounding rural attractions and tourism highlights. They hope to make blueberries the protagonist to build a new rural brand, attracting people to visit rural areas and making economic development more comprehensive.
The organizers stated that in addition to the market and concerts continuing on the 24th, there will also be a "Blueberry Baby Dance PK Competition," inviting several kindergarten and parent-child teams from the central region to perform in creative costumes.
FAQ
What is the cultivation area for blueberries?
It is about 15 hectares.