Taiwanese farmer Chen Kuang-ching is bringing new life to the country’s soybean industry. In his hometown of Beidou Township in Changhua, he combines organic farming with education, teaching people about the journey of soy from farm to table. Working with local brands, Chen hopes to promote a healthier lifestyle while revitalizing Taiwan’s agricultural heritage.
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00:00Soybeans are a staple in Taiwan.
00:03From tofu to soy milk,
00:05the bean is a crucial part of Taiwanese diets.
00:09The large-scale consumption of soy
00:12is exactly why farmer Chen Guangjing
00:14takes growing the legume so seriously.
00:17Coming here not only allows us to get to know
00:19soybeans and other organic products,
00:22but there's also something else that's very important.
00:24We use natural cultivation
00:26to make our environment
00:28and our land better.
00:30For Chen, soybeans aren't just a food,
00:33they're a way of life.
00:35His operation includes educational
00:37and hands-on experiences to teach people
00:40how soy gets from farm to table.
00:43As soon as the soy milk reaches the solidification stage,
00:45the reaction begins.
00:47In his hometown of Beidou Township in central Taiwan,
00:51Chen works with local brands
00:52to help promote a healthy lifestyle.
00:55We do some food education and promotion
00:58to let them know that the soybeans we eat
01:01are grown by Taiwanese
01:03and are healthy and non-toxic.
01:05With every bean planted,
01:08Chen hopes people in Taiwan
01:10will take a moment to consider what they're eating
01:12and where it comes from,
01:14whether they're having a glass of soy milk
01:16or chowing down on a tender piece of tofu.
01:19James Lin and Leslie Liao for Taiwan Plus.