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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”.

Women are also the leading role of agriculture.

  1. Dream Farmer's Vision
  2. Support Details
  3. How to get a certification
  4. Term of office and support period
  5. Number of Yume Farmers

1.Dream Farmer's Vision

<Image of women aiming for>
Awareness as a farmerAs 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.
Participation in Agricultural ManagementAs 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 EntrepreneursIn 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 DeterminationActively participate in various policy decisions on regional agriculture.
NetworkingWe 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

<Content>
Holding seminars for capacity improvementWe provide support such as consulting on plans for workshops and exchange meetings to be held voluntarily in the area, and dispatching instructors.
Support for Group ActivitiesWe 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 ActivitiesWe provide advice and financial assistance for overseas training and participation in world conferences that can broaden our international perspective.
Support for network creationThrough 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

5.Number of Yume Farmers

After certifying 20 people in 1996, when the business started, about 5 additional certifications are made every year.

As of 2023, the number of certified persons is 142 (including 132 are enrolled).
 
Fiscal yearNumber of new certified personsTotal number of certified persons
199620 people20 people
19975 people25 people
19985 people30 people
19994 people34 people
20005 people39 people
20014 people43 people
20023 people46 people
20035 people51 people
20044 people55 people
20054 people59 people
20066 people65 people
20076 people71 people
20085 people76 people
20095 people81 people
20107 people88 people
20114 people92 people
20127 people99 people
20133 people102 people
20143 people105 people
20155 people110 people
20165 people115 people
20174 people119 people
20186 people125 people
20195 people130 (123 enrolled)
20203 people133 (123 enrolled)
20213 people136 (126 employees)
20223 people139 employees (129 enrolled)
20233 people142 (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

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