[Agricultural, Fisheries, and Livestock Newspaper=Reporter Nara Park] The Chungnam Province has launched its first investment fund aimed at transitioning the agricultural and livestock industry into a future industry, establishing a full-fledged investment base to support agri-food venture companies and youth startups. On the 19th, the provincial government, along with the Agricultural Policy Insurance and Finance Corporation, Chungnam Techno Park, and Chungnam Economic Promotion Agency, signed a business cooperation agreement and officially formed the "Chungnam Agricultural and Livestock Regional Economic Activation Fund" with a total size of 10 billion won. This fund consists of 4 billion won from the government seed fund, 3 billion won from the Chungnam Province, and 3 billion won from private capital. The fund will discover and invest in companies in the agricultural, livestock, and food sectors within the province, combining technology, management, and mentoring to support startup creation.