Young farmer turns job loss into smart farming success
On Oct. 7, Wooriga Green Farm, a cherry tomato smart farm in Seobuk District in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, was filled with rows of tomato vines stretching nearly to the greenhouse ceiling. Ripe red tomatoes hung in clusters along both sides of the aisles. They were the last fruits of the summer growing season. The farm’s owner, Woo Min-jae, 32, is considered one of the region’s leading…
Wooriga Green Farm, a cherry tomato smart farm in Seobuk District in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, has seen significant success under the ownership of 32-year-old Woo Min-jae. Once a young farmer who lost his job in 2019 when a major company relocated its factory to China, Woo has since transformed himself into a full-fledged farmer, operating a greenhouse covering 1,900 square meters.
His farm generated 150 million won ($110,000) in revenue last year, a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability. Woo's story highlights the challenges faced by young people in rural areas, as the rural farming population has dwindled from over 3 million in 2010 to just over 2 million in 2024.
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