改寫農業樣貌　種下無限可能 「青農」接棒 耕耘台中農業新勢力

隨著城市發展快速，農村青年人口外流，導致農業技術傳承斷層，生產力與競爭力也逐漸下滑。為鼓勵青年返鄉投入農業，台中市政府農業局攜手在地農會及產學單位，共同推動「台中市青年農民輔導計畫」，透過從農培訓、增能與創業輔導等多元措施，成為青農成長的強力後盾。

此計畫提供240小時完整課程，涵蓋農業基礎、田間實作、栽培管理、加工行銷與政策法規，協助學員從零開始掌握農業經營必備的知識與技能。學員完成訓練後可領取津貼，減輕轉職壓力，並鼓勵持續進修、拓展人脈與產業鏈結。目前，已有多位青農在農業技術與創意行銷上嶄露頭角，更成功獲選農業部百大青農，為台中農業注入新血與活力。

城市中的耕耘者

透過友善農業找回土地的連結

畢業於室內設計系，曾從事餐飲與設計產業的陳君如，為了有更多時間陪伴家人，選擇離開忙碌的職場，回到南屯老家重新思索人生方向。盤點家中資源時，她想起後院那塊小農地，因此燃起了從農的念頭，並參與台中市青年農民輔導計畫。

在為期一年的農場實習中，陳君如從零學起，不僅體驗農業的辛苦，也逐步建立自身與土地的深厚連結。實習結束後，她先在潭子區承租溫室，累積獨立經營農場的實力，並親自走訪市場、餐館與早餐店，拓展銷售通路，同時整建自家農地，成立「城市耕農雞農場」。

綽號「阿雞」的她，抱起農場裡的母雞笑著說：「市區農地難以大規模經營，因此我選擇小面積、多樣化種植，主力作物是水果小黃瓜，搭配美濃瓜、櫛瓜、玉米筍、生菜和羽衣甘藍等其他蔬果，並隨季節與消費者需求調整品項。」除了參加市集展售，她也經營固定販售點，逐步建立穩定的銷售模式。

有感於都市民眾與土地、食物之間的疏離，她也積極推動食農教育。觀察農場周邊——筏子溪沿岸豐富的生態資源，她設計出結合無毒耕作的農場導覽與課程體驗，從種植、採收到料理，讓孩子透過五感認識農業，並且主動走入校園，與台灣兒童食育協會合作，從地方特色作物「麻芛」出發，引導學生學會珍惜食物與自然。

談起計畫的幫助，陳君如認為實務訓練與人脈拓展最為關鍵：「從農不能只靠苦幹，更需要不斷學習與連結資源。台中市青年農民輔導計畫提供的課程與平台，讓我們不再孤軍奮戰。」

陳君如積極推動食農教育，引導學生認識地方特色作物「麻芛」，也將麻芛融入料理，做成餅乾。

Chen Jun Ru has been actively promoting food and agriculture education. She guides students to learn about the local specialty crop“muâ-ínn”and has also turned it into cookies.

To encourage young people to return to their hometowns and engage in agriculture, the Agriculture Bureau of Taichung City has teamed up with local agricultural associations and industry-academic partnerships to launch the“Youth Farmer Assistance Program.” This initiative offers a wide range of support, including agricultural training, skill-building, and entrepreneurship guidance, providing young farmers with the strong backing they need to thrive.

The program offers 240 hours of training in agricultural business management, equipping participants with essential knowledge and skills. Graduates are eligible for financial aid to ease career transitions and are encouraged to pursue further education, expand professional networks, and build industry connections. Some have gained recognition for their innovative approaches to agri-technology and creative marketing and were selected as part of Taiwan,s Ministry of Agriculture,s Top 100 Young Farmers, infusing new energy and vitality into Taichung,s agricultural sector.

Urban Cultivators: Reconnecting with the Land through Eco-Friendly Farming

Chen Jun Ru, who holds a degree in interior design and had previously worked in both the food service and design industries, chose to leave her busy career and return to her family in Nantun, seeking a new direction in her life. While assessing her family,s resources, she recalled the small farm plot in their backyard, which sparked her interest in farming. This led her to join the Taichung City Youth Farmer Assistance Program.

During her one-year farm internship, Chen learned from the ground up. Afterward, she leased a greenhouse in Tanzi District, where she began to build the skills needed to independently run a farm. She also visited markets to expand her sales channels and repurposed her own farmland into the“City Farmer Chicken Farm.”“Urban farmland is hard to manage on a large scale,” she explained,“so I opted for small, diversified plantings, adjusting them with the seasons and market demand.”Besides running market stalls, she also set up regular sales spots, gradually forming a stable sales model.

Recognizing the increasing disconnect between urban dwellers and both the land and the food we consume, Chen is actively dedicated to promoting food and agriculture education. She has designed farm tours and hands-on courses that integrate chemical-free farming practices. Moreover, she has actively collaborated with the Taiwan Fooducation Association to bring this education into schools. Beginning with the local crop,“muâ-ínn”(a traditional plant unique to Taichung), she guides students to develop a deeper appreciation for both food and nature.

Reflecting on the benefits gained from the program, Chen believes that practical training and networking are the most crucial aspects.“Farming is not just about hard work—it requires continuous learning and the ability to connect with essential resources. The courses and platform provided by Taichung City,s Youth Farmer Assistance Program have helped us feel supported and no longer isolated,”she said.

城市耕農雞農場根據季節與消費者需求，多樣化種植如瓜類、根莖作物、生菜等作物。

The City Farmer Chicken Farm diversifies its crops based on seasonal changes and consumer demand.

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從修車到栽花

讓百合花成為妝點生活的日常

從汽修、駕訓教練等截然不同的領域，轉入農業的黃智鴻，創業歷程令人印象深刻。懷抱成為生產者、全面掌握產品品質的理想，他完成農民學院的初步培訓後，在后里區的百合和水稻輪作農場實習4年，從田間管理學起。學成後，黃智鴻選擇挑戰高成本、高技術、高勞力的百合切花種植，靠租地、貸款和添購機械設備，創立「杉水晴農產行」。

黃智鴻表示，創業初期挑戰連連，技術尚未穩定，卻接連遭遇霸王級寒流、百年大旱和水資源不足等極端氣候。當時為改善環境，他採取「留草不除」的方式，利用雜草保持土壤濕度與肥力，降低用水壓力。在產品面，黃智鴻開創「染色百合」的市場新局，針對百合無藍色基因的限制，自行研發採後處理與染色技術，成功推出莫蘭迪灰、蒂芬尼綠等特殊色系，讓百合走出傳統節慶用途，成為妝點生活和展現個人風格的選項。

在行銷面，他則以「杉水晴」穩定供應拍賣市場，並舉辦小小花農及小小農夫體驗活動，讓更多人認識這個產業與品牌。2024年，黃智鴻再另創「百合專研」主攻網路宅配與客製化市場，並透過社群經營和定價策略，與在地咖啡店和商家合作，擴展通路並建立市場默契，期望透過不同的模式讓更多人喜愛百合花。

身為后里青農聯誼會會長，黃智鴻十分感謝台中市青年農民輔導計畫帶來的資源與曝光，同時積極推動跨作物、跨產區的青農合作。他強調：「農業不是單打獨鬥，我們更需要彼此協力，才能讓台灣農業走得更遠。」

農業不只是務實的勞動，透過台中市青年農民輔導計畫的支持，一群青年正逐步改寫農業的樣貌，也種下未來無限的可能。

黃智鴻創立的杉水晴農產行，主要專注於百合切花種植。

Huang Chih Hung,s Shan Shui Ching Agricultural Company is dedicated to cultivating lilies for cut flowers.

From Auto Mechanic to Lily Grower: Bringing Beauty into Everyday Life

Huang Chih Hung,s journey into agriculture is a remarkable story of reinvention. After working as an auto mechanic and driving instructor, he made a bold move into farming. Following basic training at the Farmer,s Academy, he spent four years interning at a lily–rice rotation farm in Houli District, gaining hands-on experience in crop management. He later founded Shan Shui Ching Agricultural Company, specializing in cut flower cultivation, particularly lilies.

透過小小花農體驗活動，黃智鴻希望讓更多人認識百合花之美。

Through hands-on farming experiences for children, Huang Chih Hung hopes to help more people appreciate the beauty of lilies.

Huang faced persistent challenges in the early stages of his agricultural venture. While his techniques and skills were still unstable, he was confronted with various extreme weather conditions. To adapt, he adopted a“weed retention”method—keeping weeds in the fields to maintain soil moisture and fertility while reducing water use. On the product side, he pioneered a niche market for“dyed lilies,”developing post-harvest dyeing techniques that produced unique shades like Morandi Grey and Tiffany Blue. These modern colors successfully moved lilies beyond their traditional festive role, making them a stylish option for everyday decoration and expression of personal styles.

In terms of marketing, Huang ensures a steady supply of lilies in the auction market under the brand“Shan Shui Ching,”while also organizing hands-on flower farming workshops for children, aiming to raise public awareness of the industry and promote his brand. In 2024, Huang launched his second brand,“Flower of Lifely,”focusing on online delivery and customized services, with the goal of inspiring a broader appreciation for lilies through innovative business models.

As chairman of the Houli Young Farmer Association, Huang is grateful for the resources and exposure provided by Taichung City,s Youth Farmer Assistance Program. He is actively promoting collaboration among young farmers across different crops and regions.“Agriculture isn,t something that can be achieved through individual effort alone,”he emphasized.“We need to work together to drive Taiwan,s agricultural industry forward.”

Agriculture is not just about hard labor. With support from Taichung,s Youth Farmer Assistance Program, a new generation of young farmers is transforming the future of farming, planting the seeds for endless possibilities ahead.

2024年，黃智鴻再創「百合專研」品牌，主打產地直送百合花，也有精緻的百染花悅禮盒，讓消費者有更多選擇。

In 2024, Huang Chih Hung launched the“Flower of Lifely”brand, specializing in the direct delivery of fresh lilies. The brand also offers premium gift boxes, providing consumers with more gifting options.

(台中市政府新聞局廣告)