Revitalizing Idle Land: Gancheng Village Collective Economic Industrial Park's Success Story

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As the villagers of Gancheng Township, Gansu Province, China celebrate their newfound prosperity, the once-idle land of their village collective economic industrial park has transformed into a thriving hub of entrepreneurial activity. The park's success can be attributed to the innovative establishment of a mushroom bag production line, which has enabled villagers to achieve employment and increase income at their doorstep. Zhang Jiwei, the deputy head of Gancheng Township, expressed his excitement over the park's development, highlighting the successful integration of idle land and the launch of a production base with a daily output of 150,000 edible mushroom sticks.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gancheng Village Collective Economic Industrial Park was established in May 2024 through the collaboration of Gancheng Township and surrounding townships, integrating idle land and launching a production base with a daily output of 150,000 edible mushroom sticks.
  • The industrial park generates 800,000 yuan in annual rental income for the village collective and has enabled over 400 people in Gancheng Township to find jobs close to home.
  • Gansu Xianda Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. has produced 2 million bags of mushroom bags, exceeding initial production expectations, with an expected output of 7 million kilograms of mushrooms and an output value of about 20 million yuan.
  • The company has signed mushroom bag ordering contracts and planting contracts with growers, signifying a growing partnership between the company and local farmers.
  • Gansu Xinda Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. has established a technical support system, providing farmers with standardized mushroom bags, technical training, and purchasing mature oyster mushrooms at a guaranteed price.

Statistics:

  • 150,000 edible mushroom sticks are produced daily at the Gancheng Village Collective Economic Industrial Park.
  • 800,000 yuan is generated annually in rental income.
  • Over 400 people in Gancheng Township have found employment with the industrial park.
  • 2 million bags of mushroom bags have been produced by Gansu Xianda Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd.
  • The expected output of mushrooms is 7 million kilograms, with an output value of about 20 million yuan.

Sources:

  • "Gulang County People's Government" official website

https://www.gulang.gov.cn/art/2025/8/28/art_9907_1505141.html