Zhudong Area Farmers' Association Direct Sales Outlet

The Zhudong Area Farmers' Association Direct Sales Outlet is a direct sales point for agricultural products established by the Zhudong Area Farmers' Association in Hsinchu County. It primarily sells local agricultural products such as rice, fruits, vegetables, and processed foods. Organic rice is a key product strongly promoted by the Zhudong Township Farmers' Association. For Zhudong Ruanqiao organic rice, the production equipment is top-notch, including specialized seedling cultivation equipment, rice transplanters, harvesters, rice dryers, and rice mills, ensuring no mixing with other rice varieties. Dedicated equipment for organic rice is rare due to lower investment returns and limited harvests. Zhudong Township organic rice won first place in the national organic rice production and marketing class competition in 2004 and was also selected as one of the top ten classic good rice varieties nationwide in 2011. This organic rice, cultivated on only about 10 hectares, has become a highly sought-after local favorite due to its clean, unpolluted water source and meticulous organic farming methods.