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Yokohama, Yume Farmer
Last update date July 26, 2023
[Video distribution] Yokohama / Yume Farmer 25th Anniversary “The Attractiveness of Yokohama's Agriculture Talked by Female Farmers”
In Yokohama City, female farmers who are proactively involved in agricultural management, farm life, local activities, etc. are certified as "Yokohama / Yume / Farmers". To date, more than 130 people have been certified, and we have protected and supported attractive Yokohama agriculture through activities that make use of individual characteristics, such as selling agricultural and livestock products produced in the city as various processed products.
In commemoration of "Yokohama / Yume / Farmer 25th Anniversary", an interview video with "Yokohama / Yume / Farmer" has been created! Please feel the charm of Yokohama's agriculture in your immediate vicinity.♪
<Video Overview>
The appeal of Yokohama's agriculture (6 minutes and 20 seconds)
◎Overview of Agriculture in Yokohama
◎Interview with "Yokohama / Yume Farmer"
~ What is being devised at work, attention, etc. ~
① Vegetables (Tsuzuki Ward )
② Fruit tree (Tsuzuki Ward )
③ Flower (Minami Ward)
④ Dairy farming and ice cream (Totsuka Ward)
※The video will be used as teaching materials for elementary schools in the city.
What is Yokohama / Yume Farmer?
In Yokohama City, in order to become a “town with“ agriculture” where female farmers can work and live vigorously, we have implemented a system to certify women who are proactively involved in agricultural management and local activities as “Yokohama / Yume Farmers”.
- Dream Farmer's Vision
- Support Details
- How to get a certification
- Term of office and support period
- Number of Yume Farmers
1.Dream Farmer's Vision
Awareness as a farmer | As one who chose agriculture as a profession or a person who independently runs a farmer's life, he is aware and proud of being a leader in supporting local agriculture. |
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Participation in Agricultural Management | As a member of a family who works and lives together, we will demonstrate their abilities and independently participate in agricultural management, and strive to realize a rich life that makes use of the goodness of farmers. |
community development and Women's Entrepreneurs | In Yokohama, which is an urban agricultural area, we aim to create jobs for women in the community development and women, which have deepened their cooperation with consumers' perspectives. |
Participation in Policy Determination | Actively participate in various policy decisions on regional agriculture. |
Networking | We aim to create a network unique to female farmers by strengthening stronger ties and solidarity with female farmers and women on the urban side. |
2.Support Details
Holding seminars for capacity improvement | We provide support such as consulting on plans for workshops and exchange meetings to be held voluntarily in the area, and dispatching instructors. |
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Support for Group Activities | We provide advice and funding support for entrepreneurial activities and activities aimed at training, exchanges, and information dissemination conducted by the group to which "Yokohama / Yume Farmer". |
Support for International Exchange Activities | We provide advice and financial assistance for overseas training and participation in world conferences that can broaden our international perspective. |
Support for network creation | Through inspections of other areas and exchanges with different industries, we will promote the creation of networks with farmers and women on the urban side. |
3.How to get a certification
1.Women who live in Yokohama City and whose age at the time of certification is 60 or younger in principle.
2.Person engaged in agriculture or member of farmer household household and is active positively for farmer life and local activation.
3.Those who are willing to actively work on the goals shown above.
※The certification procedure is based on self-application from the person.
If you would like to receive certification, please contact the following consultation desk.
4.Term of office and support period
- The term of office is four years from April 1 of the year in which it was approved, and you can receive support projects only during the term.。
- You can continue to use the name of "Yokohama / Yume / Farmer" even after the term expires.
5.Number of Yume Farmers
Fiscal year | Number of new certified persons | Total number of certified persons |
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1996 | 20 people | 20 people |
1997 | 5 people | 25 people |
1998 | 5 people | 30 people |
1999 | 4 people | 34 people |
2000 | 5 people | 39 people |
2001 | 4 people | 43 people |
2002 | 3 people | 46 people |
2003 | 5 people | 51 people |
2004 | 4 people | 55 people |
2005 | 4 people | 59 people |
2006 | 6 people | 65 people |
2007 | 6 people | 71 people |
2008 | 5 people | 76 people |
2009 | 5 people | 81 people |
2010 | 7 people | 88 people |
2011 | 4 people | 92 people |
2012 | 7 people | 99 people |
2013 | 3 people | 102 people |
2014 | 3 people | 105 people |
2015 | 5 people | 110 people |
2016 | 5 people | 115 people |
2017 | 4 people | 119 people |
2018 | 6 people | 125 people |
2019 | 5 people | 130 (123 enrolled) |
2020 | 3 people | 133 (123 enrolled) |
2021 | 3 people | 136 (126 employees) |
2022 | 3 people | 139 employees (129 enrolled) |
2023 | 3 people | 142 (132 enrolled) |
Consultation Desk
For the "Yokohama / Yume / Farmer" certification system and specific application methods, please contact the following person in charge.
We are also looking forward to exchange proposals from female farmers in other cities.
Agriculture Promotion Section: Phone: 045-671-2637
Northern Agricultural Administration Office: Phone: 045-948-2483
Southern Agricultural Administration Office: Phone: 045-866-8494
For inquiries to this page
Agriculture Promotion Division, Environmental Planning Bureau Agricultural Administration Department
Phone: 045-671-2637
Phone: 045-671-2637
Fax: 045-664-4425
Email address: ks-nogyoshinko@city.yokohama.jp
Page ID: 408-497-769