제12회 한국여성농업인 전남도대회 함평서 성황리 개최‘희망은 농업에, 변화는 여성농업인으로부터’ 주제로 화합의 장 마련- 여성농업인 권익 향상 공로자 27명 표창… 법률상담·농기계 시연 등 부대행사 풍성
‘희망은 농업에, 변화는 여성농업인으로부터’라는 주제로 열린 이번 대회는 (사)한국여성농업인 전남도연합회와 함평군연합회가 주최·주관하고 전남도와 함평군이 후원했다.
이번 행사에는 황기연 전남도지사 권한대행, 김문수 전남도의회 농수산위원장, 김향숙 한국여성농업인 중앙연합회장 등 주요 내빈과 전남 지역 여성농업인 1,000여 명이 참석해 자리를 빛냈다.
개회식에서는 농업·농촌 발전과 여성농업인의 지위 향상에 기여한 공로자 27명에게 표창이 수여됐다. 시상식에서는 농림축산식품부 장관상과 농촌진흥청장상을 비롯해 전남도지사상, 한여농 중앙회장상, 농협중앙회장상, 농어촌공사장상 등이 전달되며 그간의 노고를 격려했다.
행사는 나주를 시작으로 보성 등 16개 시·군 연합회장단의 입장식을 시작으로, 한여농의 발전 과정을 담은 스토리 영상 상영과 ‘변화하는 시대의 여성 리더십’ 교육 등 다채로운 프로그램이 이어졌다. 특히 현장에서는 ‘찾아가는 법률 서비스’를 통해 농업인들의 고충을 해결하는 법률 상담이 진행됐으며, 도내 우수 특산물 전시와 최신 농기계 시연 등 실무적인 부대행사도 큰 호응을 얻었다.
김매숙 한국여성농업인 전남도연합회장은 대회사를 통해 “이번 대회가 농업의 미래를 다지고 지속적인 성장을 촉진하는 뜻깊은 자리가 되길 바란다”며 “앞으로 한여농이 여성농업인의 든든한 버팀목이자 지속가능한 농촌을 만드는 중심축이 되겠다”고 포부를 밝혔다.
황기연 전남도지사 권한대행은 축사에서 “여성 농민의 권익 신장과 농업 발전을 위해 앞장서 온 회원들의 노고에 깊이 감사드린다”며 “전남·광주 행정통합 등 지역의 큰 변화 속에서도 여성 농민들이 안정적으로 영농에 전념할 수 있는 여건을 조성하는 데 최선을 다하겠다”고 강조했다.
한편, (사)한국여성농업인 전남도연합회는 2002년 결성된 이후 여성 후계농업인 출신 4,000여 명의 회원이 활동하고 있는 전남의 대표적인 여성농업인 단체로, 농업인의 친목 도모와 권익 보호를 위해 활발한 활동을 이어가고 있다.
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The 12th Jeollanam-do Convention of Korean Women Farmers Successfully Held in Hampyeong A venue for harmony established under the theme ‘Hope in Agriculture, Change from Women Farmers’ - 27 individuals honored for contributions to improving the rights and interests of women farmers… Abundant side events including legal consultations and agricultural machinery demonstrations (Hampyeong·Muan = Break News) Reporter Lee Hak-su = Jeollanam-do announced that the ‘12th Jeollanam-do Convention of Korean Women Farmers’ was successfully held for two days until the 21st at the Hampyeong Culture and Sports Center. Held under the theme ‘Hope in Agriculture, Change from Women Farmers,’ this convention was hosted and organized by the Jeollanam-do Federation of Korean Women Farmers and the Hampyeong-gun Federation, and sponsored by Jeollanam-do and Hampyeong-gun. The event was graced by the presence of approximately 1,000 female farmers from the Jeonnam region, along with distinguished guests including Acting Governor of South Jeolla Province Hwang Ki-yeon, Chairman of the Agriculture and Fisheries Committee of the South Jeolla Provincial Council Kim Mun-su, and President of the Korean Women Farmers Association Kim Hyang-suk. At the opening ceremony, commendations were presented to 27 individuals who have contributed to the development of agriculture and rural communities and the advancement of the status of female farmers. During the awards ceremony, awards were presented to recognize their hard work, including the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Award, the Administrator of the Rural Development Administration Award, the South Jeolla Governor Award, the President of the Korean Women Farmers Association, the President of the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation, and the President of the Korea Rural Community Corporation. The event began with an entrance ceremony for the presidents of the associations from 16 cities and counties, starting with Naju and including Boseong. This was followed by a diverse program featuring the screening of a story video showcasing the development of the Korean Women Farmers Association and a training session on "Women's Leadership in a Changing Era." In particular, on-site legal consultations were conducted to resolve the grievances of farmers through the "On-site Legal Service," and practical side events, such as exhibitions of excellent local specialties and demonstrations of the latest agricultural machinery, also received a great response. In her opening remarks, Kim Mae-sook, President of the Jeonnam Federation of Korean Women Farmers, expressed her aspirations, stating, "I hope this convention serves as a meaningful occasion to solidify the future of agriculture and promote sustainable growth," and added, "Moving forward, the Korean Women Farmers will become a reliable pillar of support for women farmers and a central axis for creating sustainable rural communities." In his congratulatory speech, Hwang Ki-yeon, Acting Governor of Jeonnam Province, emphasized, "I deeply appreciate the hard work of the members who have taken the lead in enhancing the rights and interests of women farmers and promoting agricultural development," and added, "I will do my utmost to create conditions that allow women farmers to stably devote themselves to farming, even amidst significant regional changes such as the administrative integration of Jeonnam and Gwangju." Meanwhile, the Jeonnam Federation of Korean Women Farmers, a representative women farmers' organization in Jeonnam with over 4,000 members who are female successor farmers, was formed in 2002 and continues to be active in promoting fellowship among farmers and protecting their rights and interests.
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