Organic Wax Apple Orchard in Pingtung Kicks Off, Farm Work Exchange Awaits You

Labor shortages on farms… have always been a longstanding problem…

Located in Pingtung City, Mingshan Organic Farm grows wax apple as its main crop. Young fruit begins to set in April, harvesting starts in early May, and the harvest ends in June. A full two months is the busiest time on the farm, and at present they cannot find enough workers with fully skilled expertise.

Seeing this… you might wonder, "Wax apple, isn't that a winter fruit?"

In fact, the normal production period of wax apple is to flower in spring and fruit in summer; being able to eat wax apple in winter is brought about by the superb skills of Taiwanese farmers. Through production-period regulation, the wax apple's growth cycle is changed… Want to know more? Go to the orchard and chat with the farmers!

What to do about farm labor shortages?

Brother Mingshan says they don't want to bring in foreign labor here, because agriculture is the foundation of the nation… If none of our own people are willing to farm, or no longer know how to farm, that is a national crisis!

Therefore, if you are interested in farming, Brother Mingshan is willing to teach selflessly…

From April to June, an estimated 2-4 assistants are needed each day. Friends who are interested in experiencing farm work are warmly invited to sign up enthusiastically!

※ Work-exchange-for-accommodation period: from 4/6 (Mon) to 6/6 (Sat)

※ Passionate sign-up website: http://goo.gl/forms/RRHhNTHDV