The article reports on the start of the black elderberry harvest in Kastamonu, Turkey, highlighting a harvesting event organized by the Kastamonu Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry as part of the "Elderberry Cultivation and Evaluation of Elderberry Products" project. The event, which was attended by local officials and experts, emphasizes the health benefits and diverse uses of elderberry, both in the food industry and as a natural dye. The directorate has supported the project with a grant of 30 million TL, underscoring its commitment to promoting agricultural innovation and economic development, particularly for rural women.