仲冬时节，正是红薯采收、深加工的黄金季节。在河南省方城县独树镇吴井村金垦农作物种植专业合作 社，小红薯种成了富民"大产业"。 12月14日，在方城县金垦农作物种植专业合作社的红薯深加工车间，洗薯机、打粉机等设备轰鸣作响， 原本按斤售卖的鲜红薯，在这里正变成附加值更高的纯红薯粉条、粉皮。合作社负责人王文韬告诉记 者："合作社今年种有红薯600多亩，目前是边采收边加工。除了加工咱们合作社自己的红薯，另外周边 农户的红薯也帮助他们加工。" 在合作社的红薯种植基地里，随着两台采挖机的"隆隆"作响，一个个体态饱满红彤彤的红薯破土而出， 铺满田垄。十几位村民紧随其后捡拾、装运，田间地头一派丰收场景。据悉，该合作社每年提供不少季 节性就业岗位，真正让群众实现了家门口就业，土地里增收。村民白金梅说："我长年都在合作社干 活，有活就来，干一天80块钱，主要离这里近，也不耽误干自己家里的活儿。" 方城县金垦农作物种植专业合作社成立于2013年，有53户农户加入合作社。近年来，合作社积极盘活土 地资源，不断优化农业种植结构，采取"合作社+农户"的模式，带动当地群众发展种植市场热销的红薯 新品种。同时，通过构建"种植+加工+销售"的 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the successful implementation of the "Sishui Model" for cultural industry empowerment in rural revitalization, with Sishui County being selected as a national pilot for this initiative [2] - Sishui County is known for its rich ceramic resources, particularly in Zhegou Town, which has a long history of pottery-making and is recognized as "China's Pottery Town" [3] - The integration of traditional craftsmanship with modern technology has led to significant improvements in pottery products, creating over 30 job opportunities for local villagers [3][4] Group 2 - The local cultural and creative products, such as the "Tiger Biting Gourd" snack made from sweet potatoes, have achieved annual sales exceeding 5 million yuan, showcasing the economic potential of local agricultural products [6] - The establishment of a sweet potato cultural and agricultural experience base, along with a museum and themed hotel, aims to enhance the cultural value of sweet potatoes and promote tourism [7] - The "Shu Le Tian Garden" project is expected to attract over 150,000 visitors annually, increasing the average income of local villagers by 2,000 yuan, thereby transforming beautiful villages into beautiful economies [8]

Core Insights - Shandong Sishui County has transformed from a poverty-stricken area to a popular rural tourism destination during the May Day holiday, showcasing the success of local government initiatives and community involvement [1][3][9] Infrastructure Development - The local government invested over 60 million yuan to improve essential infrastructure such as roads, water supply, electricity, and 5G networks to support the development of the cultural tourism sector [3] Community Engagement - Local entrepreneur Tian Bin, recruited by the government, initially faced challenges in attracting tourists but adapted by learning and implementing suitable cultural tourism projects [4][6] - The introduction of local specialties, such as sweet potato noodles, has proven successful in attracting visitors and enhancing the local economy [6][8] Agricultural Innovation - The "One Village, One Product" model has been implemented, recruiting agricultural experts to lead rural revitalization efforts, resulting in the development of various agricultural industries [9][16] - The strawberry cultivation project led by Zhang Shike has expanded from 100 acres to over 2,000 acres, generating an annual output value of over 13 million yuan [14] Employment Generation - The initiatives have created over 20,000 jobs and generated nearly 2 billion yuan in output value through the recruitment of agricultural partners and the establishment of industrial parks [16][20] - The industrial park in Bianjiazhuang Village has attracted over 20 enterprises, providing employment for more than 1,000 individuals and contributing over 200 million yuan in output value [20]