Core Insights - The article highlights the growth and success of the Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Jiaogulan) industry in Pingli County, driven by a structured order acquisition model and technological support from Ping'an Jiaogulan Health Industry Co., Ltd [2][4]. Group 1: Company Operations - Ping'an Jiaogulan Health Industry Co., Ltd provides comprehensive technical guidance from seedling to harvest, ensuring stable average earnings of around 8,000 yuan per mu for farmers [2]. - The company has developed over 20 deep-processing products, including dragon beard tea and ultra-fine powder, achieving an annual output value exceeding 50 million yuan [2]. - The company collaborates with research teams to improve product quality and has established standardized planting bases across four towns in Pingli County, involving over 1,700 farmers [2][4]. Group 2: Industry Growth - The total planting area for Jiaogulan in Pingli County has reached 50,000 mu, with an annual output value surpassing 700 million yuan [4]. - The county has cultivated four leading enterprises with an annual output value exceeding 50 million yuan and 30 enterprises with over 1 million yuan [4]. - The Jiaogulan products have gained significant market exposure, with successful promotional efforts in digital marketing and participation in trade fairs [3][4]. Group 3: Regional Development - Ankang is recognized as the largest natural selenium-rich area in China, with 81.87% of its soil containing medium to high selenium levels, contributing to the region's reputation as "China's Selenium Valley" [5]. - The city has established 1,831 selenium agricultural parks and nurtured 100 national and provincial leading enterprises, with the selenium industry projected to exceed 56 billion yuan in output value by 2024 [5]. - The brand value of Ankang selenium tea has reached 5.223 billion yuan, maintaining a leading position in the national tea brand hierarchy for six consecutive years [5].