Lin Yue fell into deep thought. She understood that to achieve balanced development of the village, a comprehensive and scientific development strategy was essential. In terms of economic development, while consolidating the advantages of the tourism industry, it was crucial to actively expand into other sectors. For example, leveraging the village's abundant agricultural resources, they could develop deep-processing industries, turning fresh fruits into juice and preserves, and grains into specialty pastries and rice noodles, thereby increasing the added value of agricultural products, creating the village's own agricultural brand, and broadening sales channels beyond tourists to include supermarkets and e-commerce platforms in cities. Simultaneously, villagers should be encouraged to develop ecological animal husbandry, raising free-range chickens, ducks, and bees, which would not only meet the food needs of agritourism businesses and tourists but also increase villagers' income.
To formulate a more scientific development strategy, Lin Yue actively engaged in discussions with various parties. She organized a village forum, which was filled with villagers of different ages. An elderly villager frowned and said, "Lin Yue, our ancestors have been farmers for generations. Can we really succeed in these new industries?" Lin Yue smiled and replied, "Uncle, our village has such good resources. As long as everyone is willing to learn, we can definitely succeed. Just like when we developed tourism, no one was confident at first, but we've succeeded now, haven't we?" The younger villagers showed more anticipation. A young man said, "Sister Lin Yue, I think developing agricultural product processing is a good idea. I've come into contact with some of it when I was working outside. We can give it a try."
Lin Yue also invited several experts and scholars to the village for inspection and exchange. During a conversation with an agricultural expert, the expert mentioned, "Some rural areas in Japan have been very successful in building agricultural product brands. They emphasize quality control and cultural packaging; you can learn from them." Lin Yue took careful notes and asked, "What about technology? We're starting from a relatively low level." The expert said, "You can first introduce some processing equipment suitable for small-scale production, then organize training for the villagers to gradually improve their technical skills." In a discussion with an education expert, the expert stated, "Rural education in Finland emphasizes the combination of practice and nature. You have unique natural conditions here; you can conduct outdoor education courses to cultivate children's observation and creativity." Lin Yue nodded in agreement, "We are also considering strengthening holistic education; your suggestion is very inspiring."
When formulating development strategies across various sectors, Lin Yue referenced numerous successful rural case studies both domestically and internationally. For example, the Provence region of France, relying on its lavender industry, not only developed tourism but also created a range of lavender-related products, such as lavender essential oil and sachets, driving diversified economic development in the area. In education, some rural schools in South Korea offer traditional culture preservation courses, allowing children to learn traditional handicrafts and folk culture from a young age, while integrating these with modern technology education to enhance their overall quality. In healthcare, while Swiss rural clinics are small in scale, they are equipped with advanced equipment, employ highly professional doctors, and have established telemedicine partnerships with major urban hospitals, making it convenient for villagers to access medical care.
However, Lin Yue is well aware that implementing the balanced development strategy will not be smooth sailing. Regarding villagers' attitudes, some villagers with deeply ingrained traditional beliefs may resist new industries, new educational philosophies, and medical reforms. For example, some elderly people believe that farming is the only proper occupation and are skeptical of agricultural product processing and ecological farming. To address this, Lin Yue plans to organize study tours and share successful case studies to allow villagers to see firsthand the development prospects of new industries and gradually change their minds. Regarding funding shortages, developing agricultural product processing, improving educational facilities, and enhancing medical standards all require substantial investment. Lin Yue is actively seeking special government support funds and policy incentives, while also encouraging villagers to raise funds themselves through shareholding cooperation, making them participants and beneficiaries of development. Simultaneously, she is attracting external investment and collaborating with enterprises to develop projects. Regarding policy changes, Lin Yue has assigned dedicated personnel to monitor national and local policy developments, adjust development strategies promptly, strengthen communication and coordination with government departments, and strive for the continuity and stability of policy support.
Balanced development has numerous positive implications and far-reaching impacts on the long-term future of villages. In terms of improving residents' quality of life, diversified economic development will provide more employment opportunities and income sources, allowing villagers to choose careers based on their interests and strengths. Improved education levels will create a better future for children, and improved medical conditions will safeguard villagers' health. For example, villagers can enjoy high-quality medical services within the village, and children can receive a comprehensive education, learning music, art, sports, and other subjects to enrich their spiritual lives. In terms of enhancing village competitiveness, unique agricultural product brands, rich cultural connotations, and well-developed tourism facilities will attract more tourists and investment. The village will no longer be just an ordinary rural tourist destination, but a comprehensive development area integrating culture, ecology, and industry. Regarding ecological protection, rational industrial planning will avoid over-exploitation. Deep processing of agricultural products and ecological farming will emphasize environmental protection concepts, such as adopting green planting techniques and circular farming models, ensuring the long-term preservation of the village's green mountains and clear waters, leaving valuable ecological wealth for future generations.
After formulating the development strategy, Lin Yue knew that the more crucial aspect was how to effectively implement it. This required the joint participation and efforts of all villagers, and the rational allocation of the village's human, material, and financial resources. She decided to convene a village-wide meeting to explain the development strategy in detail to the villagers, build consensus, and work together for the balanced development of the village. She believed that as long as everyone worked together, the village would surely achieve comprehensive development in education, healthcare, culture, and other aspects while enjoying economic prosperity, becoming a truly happy, harmonious, and sustainable beautiful village.
As Lin Yue stepped out of the meeting room, the setting sun cast its golden rays upon the village, draping it in a veil of gold. The distant mountains, bathed in the evening glow, appeared exceptionally serene and magnificent, while the crops in the fields swayed in the breeze, seemingly whispering tales of hope for the future. Lin Yue took a deep breath, her heart filled with unwavering conviction and boundless hope. She knew the road ahead might be fraught with difficulties, but as long as she held onto her dreams, she would find strength in her steps, and the village's bright future would surely unfold gradually through everyone's collective efforts.
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