Chuanming Ecological Education Sericulture Farm Introduction
In Miaoli, in a quiet corner of the Shitan Valley, there was originally a plot of terraced rice paddies. In the late 1970s, due to government promotion, mulberry trees began to be cultivated, raising plump silkworms and starting a professional sericulture life. From the initial silkworm cocoon production, it transitioned to flat cocoons, but by the 1990s, changes in government agricultural policies led to the abolishment of the silkworm industry, with no one buying silk anymore. Looking at the vast green mulberry fields and an uncertain future, the farm owner insisted on preserving this precious historical industry in Taiwan, allowing the children of Taiwan to see cute silkworms, thus starting the "Chuanming Ecological Education Sericulture Farm." In this pesticide-free ecological mulberry garden, thousands of silkworms are nurtured. We can observe the silkworms eating mulberry leaves, growing, spinning silk, pupating, and eventually metamorphosing into moths. In the yard, cute insects and small animals flutter and scurry about, and at night, fireflies accompany us; if we're lucky, we might also see large silk moths! With over 20 years of experience in silkworm rearing, Chuanming is currently the only professional silk farming farm in Taiwan and is a designated demonstration teaching point by the Miaoli County Government. From the basics of mulberry leaf planting and silkworm rearing to allowing visitors to participate in the process of making flat handmade silk quilts, the farm offers professional, lively, and easy-to-understand guided tours, providing the public with a comprehensive understanding of silkworm ecology and leading them to experience the wonderful world of silkworms.
