The Department of Cooperative Promotion visited San Pa Tong Agriculture Cooperative in Chiang Mai to support jasmine and glutinous rice processing and farmers. They discussed the use of cooperative systems to support farmers and produce quality products. The cooperative also buys longan from members and farmers for distribution. A project was also discussed to encourage the new generation of farmers to return to agriculture. The department met with representatives of the new generation of farmers who require knowledge in agricultural technology and organic farming.