With the beginning of spring and the Year of the Rooster, the Taitung District Agricultural Research and Extension Station (TTDARES) of the Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan held an event to recognize growers and Farmers’ Association members who have assisted the TTDARES with experiments and research over the past year. The event took place on February 6 at 11:00 a.m. on the second floor of the TTDARES regional education center. Staff from the TTDARES and growers from all over Taitung County attended.

TTDARES Director Chen stated that the event is an expression of gratitude to all who have worked hard and contributed to the efforts of the TTDARES over the past year, allowing experiments, research, lectures, trainings, and promotional events to be carried out smoothly and successfully. He also encouraged TTDARES staff to continue working hard during 2017 in the areas of developing new plant varieties and new technology to provide farmers with the best resources and support. He then wished all present good fortune and a prosperous Year of the Rooster.

2017 National Top Ten Outstanding Farmers Award recipient Chen Tian-qi was also invited to the event. In addition to presenting him with a wooden inscribed plaque, Director Chen also presented farmers and Farmers’ Association staff who have made significant contributions to TTDARES experiments, research, and promotions with awards. Recipients included Li Xing-jin, Pan Wan-yi, Zeng Chun-hua, Xu Min-xiong, Liu Ying-huang, Shen Guo-zhou, Gao Duan-yun, Cai Hui-dun, Lin Zhi-mao, Li Jun-de, Zhang Chun-ji, Lu Mei-gui, and Liu Zhan-hong. The warm, congratulatory atmosphere at the event made it enjoyable for all present.