You-Dian Grass Ecological Farm Introduction
This is a story about a tech talent who forsakes a high salary to return to the mountains. Here, one can hear the intertwined struggle that cares for the environment and warm communities. It is a great place for children to connect with nature and learn humility. Recently, the Nanwai Community in Beipu Township has received funding from the Construction and Planning Agency, the Soil and Water Conservation Bureau, and the Hsinchu County Government; their community activity center is about to be completed and will play a key role in caring for the elderly in the community. The ecological pond in the shape of a butterfly in front of the center has also begun to rejuvenate aquatic plants. One of the key promoters behind all these soft and hard facilities is the owner of the Youdian Grass Farm, Chen Shaozhong. Growing up in the Nanwai Community, the mountain behind his home was the lifeline that supported his family. Whether growing citrus, tea, or sweet potatoes, everything relied on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. It wasn't until the colorful butterflies and the loud croaking of frogs slowly faded from memory, and fireflies no longer lit the way at night, that Chen realized the land beneath his feet had changed color. In order to save the farm's ecology, Chen resolutely resigned from his job in the science park and began to learn natural farming and ecological education from scratch, aiming to transform Youdian Grass Farm into an ecological base suitable for family outings and teacher-student learning. Twelve years have passed, and he has transformed from an engineer with a scientific background into an ecological farmer who can passionately talk about insect lives and effortlessly describe the characteristics of flowers and plants. His achievements can all be seen at Youdian Grass Farm. Youdian Grass is a common wild grass found near farmland, and it is endemic to Taiwan. Due to the nectar at the base of its flowers, it is a favorite wild food for countryside children. Using it as the name of the farm not only fills Chen's childhood memories with joy but also represents his hopes for the farm—an atmosphere filled with the sounds of frogs croaking, butterflies dancing, birds singing, and bees buzzing, creating a lively and "somewhat noisy" environment.
