Jeonnam Province, October's eco-friendly agricultural product: Muan's good sweet potato

Farmer Jo Eun-ji produces around 200 tons of sweet potatoes annually, generating an annual income of 600 million won. By securing stable sales channels through online direct sales and supplying to school meals, she has established a reliable market. South Jeolla Province selected Muan's 'Good Sweet Potatoes' as the eco-friendly agricultural product of October. Sweet potatoes are rich in dietary fiber, which helps intestinal health, and contain beta-carotene and vitamin C, which strengthen immunity and promote skin health. They are also a low glycemic index food that helps regulate blood sugar, making them effective in preventing diabetes. Jo Eun-ji, a 39-year-old resident of Muan County, started farming sweet potatoes in 2007 when she got married and began cultivating eco-friendly produce in 2014. Together with her husband, Park Myeong-ju, who is also a farmer, she realized the necessity of eco-friendly produce when preparing baby food for their children. Currently, she produces ...