Core Insights - The French Foie Gras and Poultry Association (CIFOG) and the French Livestock and Meat Industry Association conducted a field investigation in Linqu County, Weifang City, focusing on various aspects of the goose industry, including breeding, production, processing, and export systems [1][2]. Industry Overview - The Landes goose, originating from southwestern France, has developed an industrial cluster in East China with an annual output value of 8 billion yuan [2]. - Linqu County has established a "company + cooperative + base + farmer" development model, leading to over 90% of its goose industry entities achieving modernized management and operation [3]. - The county has built a fully integrated industrial chain over four decades, covering breeding, farming, fattening, processing, and sales, with an annual foie gras output exceeding 5,000 metric tons [3]. Market Expansion - Linqu foie gras not only supplies major cities in China but is also exported to international markets, including Japan and the EU, showcasing the successful global expansion of a local specialty industry [4].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the development of the "goose economy" in Huannan County, Jiamusi City, Heilongjiang Province, showcasing the efforts to expand the industry chain and create a distinctive local economy [1] Industry Development - The local government has introduced the "Goose Ten Measures" policy to promote high-quality development of the goose industry, providing support and subsidies to farmers [1] - The goose farming sector in Huannan County has over 3 million geese, indicating significant scale and potential for growth [1] Company Initiatives - A local farmer, Dong Changyan, has established nearly 20 goose farming sites and is currently experiencing good economic returns from the business [1] - After initial setbacks in 2021, where a lack of water led to the loss of over 4,000 geese, the farmer received technical support from agricultural technicians, which helped improve operations [1] - Dong Changyan has invested in a goose slaughterhouse in Tangyuan County, which has recently commenced operations, and plans to open a goose food processing plant soon [1] - The company has formed a partnership with a well-known badminton production company in Chengdu to enhance the value chain of the goose industry [1]