LiLi CoCo Vol.5: Urban Farms - Hard Work in Every Grain

The fifth issue of the Zhongli local publication "LiLi CoCo" has finally been "cultivated"! In late May, we visited five farms in Zhongli. Shortly after leaving the bustling city center, a completely different landscape unfolded before our eyes. Another side of Zhongli quietly revealed itself, showing us that rural life is not as far away as we might think. Let's delve into Zhongli's agriculture and uncover its hidden gems through this issue. #ZhongliIsABook #LocalEditing #CityExploration #ZhongliDistrict #UrbanFarming #HardWorkInEveryGrain / Chapter Contents / ▌ The Untold Stories of Zhongli's Farmland ▌ What?! A vast expanse of lush farmland less than a ten-minute drive from Taoyuan High-Speed Rail Station! This chapter reveals five fascinating facts about Zhongli's agriculture. ▌ Urban Farms, Every Grain a Hardship ▌ From "Citizen Farms" where beginners can rent land, to "BaBao Rice Ecological Farm," whose rice we've all likely tasted; to "J&W Succulent & Strawberry Farm," where a couple embraces smart agriculture; to "Zhongguan Greenhouse Vegetable Farm," a journey from a refugee farmer to a vegetable artisan; and "Xiangyang Floriculture," which began with renting and evolved into cultivating flowers. This chapter explores the diverse agricultural landscape of Zhongli. ▌ I Grew This Myself! My Little Garden of Reader Contributions ▌ Whether it's vegetables grown by Dad or renting land in Zhongli with a partner, owning a little patch of joy. Let's share warm memories of reader submissions and their farmlands. ▌ Design Wall: Urban Farming Playground ▌ Guided by charming vegetable characters, discover each farm and the world of agriculture through their unique expressions. Our designer has brought to life many fruit and vegetable characters who act as guides, inviting you into the secret garden of urban farming. ★ Bonus Gift: "Vegetable People" Transparent Sticker x 1 --------------------------------------------------------- The entire issue spans 24 pages, with each spread covering 4 pages and presented in a fold-out format. When unfolded, it measures approximately A3 (59.4 cm x 21 cm), and when folded, it's about A5 (15.9 cm x 21 cm). It can be conveniently stored in an A5 two-hole binder.