Nghe An: Commending typical example of a farmer association president who is a typical parishioner

On the morning of December 20, the Provincial Farmers' Association held a conference to honor typical branch presidents who are lay people in the 2019-2021 period.

Attending the conference were comrade Vo Thi Minh Sinh - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Chairwoman of the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee; leaders of provincial departments, branches and sectors.

Conference scene. Photo: Thanh Le

GOD-WORSHIPING AND COUNTRY-WORSHIPING FARMERS

Speaking at the conference, ChairmanFarmers AssociationNguyen Quang Tung emphasized: In recent years, the Association's work and farmers' movement in the province have continuously developed, contributing positively to agricultural development and new rural construction in all regions of the province.

Farmers' associations at all levels have promoted the spirit of great solidarity, joint efforts and unanimity to build the movement. In localities with a large number of Catholics such as Nghi Loc, Dien Chau, Quynh Luu, Yen Thanh, Hung Nguyen districts... and many other districts, there have always been high achievements in association work and farmers' movements. The activities of the localities always clearly demonstrate the spirit of solidarity of "religious and religious people of one heart", "respecting God and loving the country".

Chairman of the Provincial Farmers' Association Nguyen Quang Tung delivered the opening speech at the conference. Photo: Thanh Le

The Provincial Farmers' Association has focused on leading and directing the movement at all levels, from propaganda, mobilization, consulting, support, vocational training, promoting service activities to support farmers, focusing on supporting capital for investment in economic development, supporting materials, fertilizers, training, transferring science and technology, supporting the construction of economic models in localities.

During the period from 2019 to 2021, the Provincial Farmers' Association invested in 22 production development projects in religious areas with a capital of more than 7.7 billion VND from provincial and district-level farmer support funds.

These activities have created momentum to promote the emulation movement in all levels of the association in general and in localities with religious people in particular.

The heads of the farmers' association are typical parishioners who have contributed to the local socio-economic development movement and the farmers' movement at the grassroots level, attending the conference. Photo: Thanh Le

Among them, there are extremely positive and effective contributions from the grassroots association staff, especially the branch leaders - those who lead the organization of farmers' movements in each village and hamlet.

The 48 farmer association branch presidents who are lay people being honored this time are typical examples representing 400 grassroots association officials and more than 25,000 lay members in the province.

Mr. Tran Dinh Quyen, Head of the Farmers' Association of Dong Ha hamlet, Dien Van commune, Dien Chau, spoke at the conference. Photo: Thanh Le

SPREAD MORE GOOD WORK

According to the Chairman of the Provincial Farmers' Association, the requirements for the Association's work and the farmers' movement are increasingly more difficult and require stronger innovation, greater solidarity and greater efforts, especially at the grassroots and branch levels.

"The Provincial Farmers' Association requests that excellent branch presidents continue to make efforts, constantly learn and improve their knowledge and qualifications in all aspects to further develop the farmers' movement of their branches and bases, provide better support for members and farmers in production and in life; and take the lead in local movements implemented by the Party Committee, government and Farmers' Association" - Chairman of the Provincial Farmers' Association Nguyen Quang Tung suggested.

Comrade Vo Thi Minh Sinh - Chairman of the Provincial Fatherland Front spoke at the conference. Photo: Thanh Le

Speaking at the conference, comrade Vo Thi Minh Sinh - Chairman of the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee acknowledged, commended and congratulated 48 typical parishioners and farmers' association presidents, the bright flowers in the patriotic emulation movement of the province's farmers.

Appreciating the achievements in building regional associations with a large number of Catholics and the farmers' movement among Catholics in the period of 2019-2021. The Chairman of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee hopes that each individual honored today will continue to strive to spread more good deeds and models of livelihoods to eliminate hunger and reduce poverty, worthy of being bright examples for everyone to follow.

Leaders of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Farmers' Union and the Provincial Farmers' Union surveyed Thien Son farm - an orange model that meets Global GAP standards (global export standards) of parishioner Trinh Xuan Giao in Dong Thanh commune, Yen Thanh district. Photo: Thanh Le

He also requested the Provincial Farmers' Association, provincial agencies, departments and branches, and localities to continue organizing many exciting and practical emulation movements among Catholic members to arouse patriotism and national pride, creating a strong association base for more practical and effective emulation movements in the coming time; contributing effectively to the cause of economic development, building cultural life, and building a rich and civilized homeland.

Awarding Certificates of Merit from the Provincial Farmers' Association to outstanding parishioners and farmer branch leaders in the period 2019-2021. Photo: Thanh Le

This is the first time the Farmers' Association of Nghe An province has organized a conference to honor typical parishioners who are farmers.

The meaningful activity aims to commend and honor the exemplary leaders of the Farmers' Association who have made outstanding contributions to the Association and the farmers' movement in the province over the past 3 years. This activity is even more meaningful when held in an atmosphere filled with love and a peaceful feeling of the upcoming Christmas season 2021.

On the occasion ofChristmasIn 2021, the Chairman of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee and the Chairman of the Provincial Farmers' Association sent wishes to delegates and Catholics for a peaceful and warm Christmas; a new year of good health and receiving many graces from God.