Sangju City Council Seeks Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture

Midterm Review of Food Plan Research
Exploring Ways to Connect Farm Market Access with Healthy Food for Residents

The Sangju City Council members' research group, "Sangju Sustainable Agriculture Research Group," is stepping up its policy research to establish a sustainable local food system.

Sangju City Council members' research group, "Sangju Sustainable Agriculture Research Group" [Photo courtesy of Sangju City Council]

The group held an interim briefing on October 7 in the main conference room on the third floor of the public health center, reviewing progress to date and discussing future policy directions.

Led by Assemblywoman Lee Eunju, the group includes Assemblymembers Seong Donghyeon, Shin Yeongdae, and Jeong Yongun. It is analyzing the status of agricultural production and consumption in Sangju City, as well as progress on food planning, and researching ways to develop a food plan suited to local conditions.

At the briefing, members heard an update on the commissioned research and exchanged views on ways to establish a virtuous local food cycle that can secure stable markets and income for farmers while supplying healthy food to residents.

Based on its findings, the group plans to develop specific policy recommendations for sustainable agriculture and local food policies in Sangju City.

Attention is focused on whether a local food plan linking production and consumption can provide a practical solution that boosts both farm income and residents' access to healthy food.

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