[Nongsuchuksan Newspaper=Reporter Park Nara] The Nonsan Watermelon Research Association Farmers' Corporation (Representative Kim Jong-il) won the grand prize at the '2025 Highest Quality Agricultural Products Production Zone Competition' held by the Rural Development Administration on the 21st. Nonsan, once known as the 'City of Strawberries,' has now advanced to become a 'Four-Season Agricultural City.' This competition was conducted through primary and secondary evaluations of excellent production zones across the nation. The Nonsan Watermelon Research Association was recognized for its innovative structure from production to distribution, including 100% cultivation of domestically bred varieties, operation of a farmer-centered regional distribution center (APC), and the introduction of joint shipment and differentiated settlement systems. Nonsan City aims to reduce production costs, build an industrial foundation, expand exports, and specialize.