青海湟中：冷凉蔬菜产业成农民增收新“引擎”

Core Insights - The cold-cool vegetable industry in Huangzhong District, Qinghai Province, has become a new engine for farmers' income growth, with a planting area of 123,400 acres and a production volume exceeding 300,000 tons, accounting for nearly one-fifth of the province's total vegetable planting [1][2] Group 1: Industry Development - The unique climatic conditions of Huangzhong District, with an average altitude of over 2,000 meters, provide favorable conditions for the growth of cold-cool vegetables [1] - The establishment of multiple large-scale facilities and open-field vegetable bases has contributed to the rapid development of the cold-cool vegetable industry [1] - The district plans to create a national modern agricultural industrial park in 2024 to enhance the quality and market competitiveness of cold-cool vegetables [2] Group 2: Economic Impact - The "enterprise + cooperative + farmer" linkage mechanism has been explored, leading to the establishment of 134 large-scale breeding farms and over 1,100 cooperatives, resulting in an average income increase of 6,000 yuan per household [2] - The construction of over 800 agricultural product processing and storage facilities has facilitated the distribution of vegetables to major cities, achieving a yearly delivery volume of over 2,000 tons [2] - The integration of agricultural production with tourism has led to increased income for over 20,600 individuals involved in vegetable planting and related activities [3]