The parishioners made their fortune from the land of Hung Thinh.
In Hung Thinh hamlet, Hung Nguyen commune, Nghe An province, Catholic parishioner Nguyen Sy Thang (born in 1968) is known as the "Farmer Billionaire" because his family earns billions of dong each year from developing their family farm.
Mr. Nguyen Sy Thang's farm includes a water area and livestock pens, currently housing thousands of egg-laying and meat ducks, along with a large number of broiler chickens.livestock farmingThis farm alone brings his family millions of dong per day.
While giving visitors a tour, Mr. Thang explained that this area used to be a low-lying, flood-prone region, making rice cultivation difficult and unproductive, so the villagers weren't very enthusiastic about it.
Recognizing the potential for livestock development, in 2002, Mr. Thang boldly took on 1.5 hectares of abandoned farmland to develop a family farm, and at the same time, proceeded with the procedures to convert the land use from rice cultivation to livestock farming.
At that time, the family's finances were difficult, and they couldn't afford to hire laborers or machinery, so Mr. Thang decided to dig the pond himself. Although it took a lot of time, it didn't cost anything. Once he had the fish pond, his family invested in it.livestock pensFor raising buffaloes, cows, pigs, chickens, and ducks.
Initially, the number of livestock was small, but later, his family borrowed money from the bank to invest in increasing the herd. While expanding livestock farming and learning from books, newspapers, and experienced farmers, Mr. Thang's family farm economic model has become increasingly stable and has begun to generate income.
However, business is not always smooth sailing; there are times when they encounter many difficulties, even failures, especially when facing disease outbreaks in livestock. Nevertheless, Mr. Thang and his family members did not lose heart, remaining steadfast in livestock farming, striving towards their aspiration of becoming wealthy.
Having initially achieved success in his farm in the low-lying area, Mr. Nguyen Sy Thang continued to lease hilly land to build a second family farm. Continuing to invest in raising buffaloes, cows, pigs, chickens, and ducks in a closed-loop system, his family's income has steadily increased.
For the past 10 years or so, Mr. Thang has focused on raising chickens and ducks for egg production and meat, as these are easily marketable products with a quick return on investment. Duck eggs are hatched at the farm and supplied to restaurants in neighboring wards and communes, as well as around the VSIP Industrial Park.
Every year, Mr. Thang's livestock farms generate a total income of approximately 3 billion VND, an amount most farmers dream of. At the same time, it provides regular employment for 6 workers with a salary of 7 million VND per month.
Mr. Nguyen Sy Thang's family has become a prime example ineconomic developmentHe clung to the land and fields to make a living. When people from the hamlet or commune came to learn about his business methods, Mr. Thang was always willing to share his experience and provide thorough guidance. As a result, more and more households in Hung Thinh hamlet have high incomes from developing livestock farming according to the family farm model.
As a parishioner, Mr. Nguyen Sy Thang has always been conscious of striving for a life of "good morals and virtuous conduct," contributing to the spread of religious teachings and the development of his homeland. Currently, Mr. Thang is the Vice Chairman of the Pastoral Council of Hung Thinh Parish, actively and effectively participating in movements initiated by the local community and the parish.
In particular, Mr. Thang and the members of the Pastoral Council mobilized parishioners in the neighborhood to donate nearly 2,000 square meters of land.2Land is used to build roads, contributing to changing the face of rural areas and beautifying villages.
Among them, the following households stand out: Mr. Nguyen Trong Doan (150 m²).2), Truong Cong Hien (120 m)2), Nguyen Van Nien, Nguyen Trong Ly (100 m)2), Nguyen Van Luong (80 m2There are families who are willing to dismantle their gates and fences, worth hundreds of millions of dong, to allow the village or commune to construct rural roads.
Mr. Nguyen Sy Thang is a prime example of economic development in the locality, knowing how to thrive in the fields and hills to become wealthy in his homeland. At the same time, he is a devout Catholic who has always been active and made many contributions to village movements, especially the new rural development movement.
Mr. Nguyen Van Thi - Head of Hung Thinh hamlet, Hung Nguyen commune
