Chiu Chun-Min, a young red dates farmer in Shiqiang Village, Gongguan Township, Miaoli County, worked as a nurse in a northern hospital. In order to take care …
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Chiu Chun-Min, a young red dates farmer in Shiqiang Village, Gongguan Township, Miaoli County, worked as a nurse in a northern hospital. In order to take care of his elderly father who was suffering from lower back pain, he returned home to takeover a small dates orchard. The harvest was heavily affected by climate, and management was tough. chicken heart jujubes. He has been awarded the title of “Red Dates King” twice by the Farmers Association. In 2018 he was awarded the third National Top 100 Young Farmers by the Executive Council of Agriculture. The name of the farm “Yu Shun” comes from the name of both of Chiu’s parents as a means to honour them.
Looking back on his journey over the past ten years, Chiu Chun-Min spends his time either always busy in the farm, or on the way there. “At first I was a little uncomfortable. The job is completely different than what I was used to, but I always like to challenge the impossible!” Seeing the abundance of hospital cases due to food safety issues, he promoted a chemical-free cultivating technique, so that no trace of pesticide exists on any red date, which vastly improves the agricultural product. Chiu Chun-Min also has the reputation of the “Prince of Red Dates”.
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Visitors entering the Yushun Agricultural and Creative Manor do not have to worry about pesticide residues. The fresh red dates are crunchy as apples, the flesh is light yellow, and it is sweet and warm. It also contains vitamin C, phosphorus, calcium, and iron. This high nutritional content prompts the old saying “Three dates a day, and you never show your age.” Red dates are often used in Chinese medicine to protect the liver, nourish qi and blood, prevent hair loss, and strengthen bones and muscles.
The farm allows tourists to pick from the orchard, while introducing the characteristics of red dates in detail, and a hands-on DIY process of making red date cheese and red date jam, as well as exquisite packets of dried dates accompanied with souvenirs. At the same time, the farm also cooperates with specialty businesses such as Qiaoxuan Restaurant-Tian Mama Flavor to introduce visitors to this pristine Hakka town and pastoral scenery.
Visitors entering the Yushun Agricultural and Creative Manor do not have to worry about pesticide residues. The fresh red dates are crunchy as apples, the flesh is light yellow, and it is sweet and warm. It also contains vitamin C, phosphorus, calcium, and iron. This high nutritional content prompts the old saying “Three dates a day, and you never show your age.” Red dates are often used in Chinese medicine to protect the liver, nourish qi and blood, prevent hair loss, and strengthen bones and muscles.
The farm allows tourists to pick from the orchard, while introducing the characteristics of red dates in detail, and a hands-on DIY process of making red date cheese and red date jam, as well as exquisite packets of dried dates accompanied with souvenirs. At the same time, the farm also cooperates with specialty businesses such as Qiaoxuan Restaurant-Tian Mama Flavor to introduce visitors to this pristine Hakka town and pastoral scenery.
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