The water embraces the mountains, encircling the bluestone road, while the ears of grain, heavy with anticipation, await a bumper harvest.

In Liuquan Village, Caishi Sub-district, Licheng District, Jinan, the harvest season is approaching softly. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, this village boasts picturesque natural scenery, creating a beautiful pastoral scene. Thanks to such favorable geographical conditions, Liuquan millet is known far and wide for its excellent quality. Through innovative thinking and practical actions, the villagers of Liuquan have gradually expanded the reach of their millet beyond the village, paving the way to prosperity and affluence.

This year, the village established a millet processing workshop. Stepping into Liuquan Village’s millet processing workshop, one is greeted by a bustling scene. Machines are roaring, and equipment on the processing line is operates with precise efficiency. Here, golden grains undergo a series of processes such as screening, hulling, milling and polishing, ultimately transforming into top-quality millet.

In the past, during harvest seasons, the villagers had to drive several tens of kilometers, queuing up for processing. Now, with the completion of the millet processing workshop in Liuquan Village, this challenge has been effectively resolved. Modern equipment in the processing workshop not only greatly enhances the efficiency and shortens the time of processing, but also ensures the freshness and high quality of millet. The villagers can now process their grains at home, saving time and transportation costs while improving economic benefits.

In Liuquan Village, the vigorous development of the millet industry signifies the deep implementation of the rural revitalization strategy. Focusing on the construction of the millet processing workshop, the village has propelled agricultural modernization, increased the added value of agricultural products, and effectively stimulated local economic development and raised farmers’ incomes. This not only demonstrates the significant achievements of the rural revitalization strategy in enhancing agricultural competitiveness and building beautiful countryside but also lays a solid foundation for realizing the modernization of agriculture and rural areas.

(Source: Jinan Licheng District Convergence Media Center)