Exhibition Content:

The exhibition delves into the transformative effects of global economic integration and environmental changes that have reshaped the world. Taiwan's rural communities, too, are grappling with significant challenges such as the decline of agricultural economies, declining birth rates, and an aging population.

In the past, women silently supported household chores and agricultural tasks within rural communities. Today, armed with professional education and contemporary technological knowledge, women continue to provide stability to rural areas. However, they have evolved to become more than just stabilizers; they are now guardians of the countryside, armed with innovative perspectives and community awareness.

Leveraging tools such as technology and media, these women are dedicated to realizing the holistic concept of "production, ecology, and life." They contribute across economic, environmental, and cultural realms, championing sustainable development. With their unique vantage point, they strike a harmonious balance between economics, nature, and culture, effectively becoming pioneers of new rural economic models and robust pillars of the green agriculture movement.

• Diverse Faces of Rural Women

The image of female farmers is no longer confined to the narrow stereotype of a traditional "farm wife." Instead, a growing number of women with various skills such as biotechnology, marketing management, and e-commerce are entering rural areas, shaping a diverse landscape within agriculture.

• Equality Consciousness and Social Participation

Taiwan's agricultural transformation and reform have been accompanied by increased female public participation, the rise of community welfare industries, and the emergence of consumer cooperatives. These factors have mutually supported the foundation of rural women's employment and social engagement.

• Sustainable and Friendly Local Agriculture

Young female farmers returning to rural areas hold a deep concern for Taiwan's agriculture and land. They prioritize environmental restoration, forming strategic alliances with communities, educational institutions, and civil organizations to reshape the relationship between consumers and producers through "participatory economics." This has led to the emergence of innovative production and marketing models.

• Respecting the Land through Food and Farming Education

Organizations such as "Agricultural Associations" and "Mother Farmer Home Economics Classes" across Taiwan actively promote "food and farming education." This goes beyond teaching people how to eat healthily and care for the land; it encourages participation in agricultural activities and sharing the fruits of farming, becoming a platform that strengthens community bonds.

• Preservation and Transmission of Traditional Wisdom

In recent years, female farmers have been learning from the older generation, utilizing the wisdom passed down through generations. They use traditional techniques to preserve food and conserve seeds from seasonal crops like roots, leaves, melons, and legumes. This not only preserves the delicious flavors of the seasons but also continues local traditions, ecological wisdom, and culinary culture.