Uiwang City Offers "Happiness Garden" Weekend Farmland Parcels...Application Reception from 19th to 22nd

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Kim Chung-young] Uiwang City will begin accepting applications for "Happiness Garden" weekend farmland parcels starting from the 19th for Uiwang residents seeking an eco-friendly rural lifestyle within the city.

As citizens' interest in urban agriculture has increased, the city will additionally develop one new farm site this year, offering a total of 520 parcels across 4 locations for lease.

Wolam, Wanggok, and Naeson farms (newly established) will be offered free of charge to low-income households, persons with disabilities, multicultural families, seniors 65 years or older (born before February 19, 1959), and national merit awardees. Naeson farm will also be offered for a fee to general citizens and community groups such as daycare centers.

Applications for the Happiness Garden weekend farmland can be submitted online, in-person, or by fax from the 19th to the 22nd.

Selection of eligible applicants will be determined by lottery after the application deadline, and farming on assigned plots can begin from the end of March.

Detailed information regarding the Happiness Garden weekend farmland lease can be found on the Uiwang City website (By Category > Agriculture > News).

Oh Se-chul, director of the Urban Agriculture Division, stated, "We hope residents will experience the joy of harvesting crops from their weekend farms and create pleasant memories."