Power Garden Introduction
Power Garden: Food Education to Cherish Food Once following Ms. Li Qiuliang, the pioneer of raw food diets, Zeng Feiyu absorbed many concepts of farming and raw food. When she acquired her own farm, she practiced friendly farming methods more thoroughly. Zeng Feiyu's farm is located in Guanxi, Hsinchu, with an independent water source for irrigation, growing seasonal vegetables, grass jelly, and fruits that she enjoys. It’s simple and uncomplicated; if there’s a surplus, it is sold at the weekend market to share with those in need. As a pioneer of raw food diets, promoting food education is also necessary. Zeng Feiyu frequently holds classes to teach about planting and cooking, enabling more people to cherish themselves through food. Chickens and Ducks Help with Weeding and Pest Control How do Zeng Feiyu and her husband manage the farm? They have a group of lovely chickens and ducks to help with weeding and pest control. Zeng Feiyu took us to the garden, where a group of chickens was fighting over a frog, while four slender ducks quietly emerged from the side and jumped into a puddle created by last night's heavy rain to play. The working chickens and ducks are not destined for slaughter; they live naturally until old age. Zeng Feiyu pointed to a rooster with sparse feathers, saying, "He is already seven or eight years old. We invited him to help with weed and pest control, and we should be grateful to him." Farming with a grateful mindset is the best way to be friendly to the earth. In addition to farming, Zeng Feiyu holds an important position at the 13th Market in Zhubei, where she serves as an inspector. The 13th Market gathers the best products from the 13 towns and cities in Hsinchu County, and it is particularly strict regarding the items sold at stalls. Drawing from her own experience, Zeng Feiyu ensures quality for consumers through rigorous vetting, earning the respect of many. Due to her professionalism and authority, she is trusted by many small farmers who seek her assistance during difficult times. For example, when faced with aesthetically unpleasing citrus, Zeng Feiyu cleans them, removes the peels, and cooks them down to make candied citrus peel or adds them to cookies, which are great alternatives. Zeng Feiyu enjoys assisting small farmers in solving problems, collaboratively ensuring that food is not wasted and that fruits achieve infinite possibilities, making it a best practice in food education.
