Suwon Agricultural Technology Center Holds 2023 Suwon Citizens Agriculture University Graduation Ceremony

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-seong] The Suwon Agricultural Technology Center held the '2023 Suwon Citizens Agriculture University Graduation Ceremony' in the main hall of the Agricultural Technology Center on the afternoon of the 17th, conferring degrees on 44 graduates.

The graduates include 20 from the Future Agriculture course and 24 from the Fermentation & Processing course. Certificates of commendation were awarded to four students with outstanding academic records.

The 'Suwon Citizens Agriculture University' is an educational program operated by the Agricultural Technology Center to strengthen the competitiveness of farmers in response to the rapidly changing agricultural environment. The curriculum consists of two courses: Future Agriculture and Fermentation & Processing.

Following the entrance ceremony on April 19th, educational programs consisting of a total of 15 sessions (once per week) were conducted through August 17th.

The Future Agriculture course provided education on △the career paths and response measures for future agriculture △understanding drones and their agricultural applications △seedling cases △smart farm understanding △types of new income crops and cultivation techniques.

The Fermentation & Processing course was conducted through theoretical education on △the definition and understanding of fermentation △traditional liquor understanding and practical training △manufacturing principles (theory) of doenjang, gochujang, kimchi, and fermented seafood, along with hands-on practical classes where participants made these items themselves.