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Yokohama, Yume, Farmer
Last Updated July 26, 2023
[Video Distribution] 25th anniversary of Yokohama, Yume, Farmer "The Charm of Yokohama's Agriculture Talked by Female Farmers"
In Yokohama City, female farmers who are independently involved in agricultural management, farmer life, local activities, etc. are certified as "Yokohama / Yume / Farmer". To date, more than 130 people have been certified and have protected and supported attractive Yokohama agriculture through activities that take advantage 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", we have created an interview video with "Yokohama / Yume / Farmer"! Please feel the charm of Yokohama's agriculture nearby.♪
<Overview of the Video>
The appeal of agriculture in Yokohama (6 minutes 20 seconds) talked about by female farmers
◎Overview of Agriculture in Yokohama
◎Interview with "Yokohama / Yume Farmer"
-What you are devising at work, commitment, etc.
① Vegetables (Tsuzuki Ward )
② Fruit trees (Tsuzuki Ward )
③ Flower (Minami Ward)
④ Dairy Farming, Ice Making (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 actively involved in agricultural management and local activities as “Yokohama Yume Farmers” and actively provide support.
- The image of women that Yume Farmer aims for
- Contents of support
- To be certified
- Term of office and period of support
- Number of Yume Farmers
１．The image of women that Yume Farmer aims for
| Awareness as a farmer | Being aware and proud of being a leader in supporting local agriculture as a person who chose agriculture as a profession or a person who independently runs a farmer's life. |
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| Participation in agricultural management | As a member of a family who works and lives together, we will demonstrate our strengths and independently participate in agricultural management, and strive to realize a rich life that takes advantage of the goodness of farmers. |
| community development and Women Entrepreneurship | In Yokohama as an urban-agriculture area, we aim to create jobs for women and community development, which has "agriculture" that has deepened cooperation with consumers by taking advantage of the viewpoints of consumers. |
| Participation in policy decision-making | Actively participate in various policy decisions regarding regional agriculture. |
| Networking | Strengthen stronger bonds and solidarity with female farmers or women on the urban side, and aim to create a network unique to female farmers. |
２．Contents of support
| Implementation of skill improvement seminars | We provide consultation on planning for workshops and exchange meetings to be held voluntarily in the area, and provide support such as dispatching instructors. |
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| Support for Group Activities | We provide advice and financial assistance for entrepreneurial activities and activities aimed at training, exchange, and information dissemination conducted by the group to which "Yokohama / Yume / Farmer" belongs. |
| 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 building | Through visits to other regions and exchanges with different industries, we will promote the creation of networks with female farmers or women on the city side. |
３．To be certified
１．Women living in Yokohama City who are under 60 years old at the time of certification in principle.
２．Those who are engaged in agriculture, or those who are members of farm households and are actively working for farmer life and local revitalization.
３．Those who are willing to actively work on the goals shown above.
※The procedure for certification is based on your own application.
If you would like to obtain certification, please contact the following office.
４．Term of office and period of support
- The term of office is four years from April 1 of the year of certification, and you can receive support projects only during the term of office.。
- Even after the term expires, you can continue to use the name "Yokohama / Yume / Farmer".
５．Number of Yume Farmers
| Fiscal year | Number of newly certified persons | Total number of certified persons |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2008 | 5 people | 76 people |
| 2009 | 5 people | 81 |
| 2010 | 7 people | 88 |
| 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 enrolled students) |
| 2022 | 3 people | 139 (129 enrolled students) |
| 2023 | 3 people | 142 (132 enrolled) |
Consultation Desk
Please contact the person in charge below for the "Yokohama / Yume / Farmer" certification system and specific application methods.
We are also looking forward to exchange requests from female farmers in other cities.
Agriculture promotion section: Telephone: 045-671-2637
Northern Agricultural Administration Office: Telephone: 045-948-2483
Southern Agricultural Administration Office: Telephone: 045-866-8494
Inquiries to this page
Agriculture Promotion Division, Agricultural Administration Department, Green Environment Bureau
Telephone: 045-671-2637
Telephone: 045-671-2637
Fax: 045-664-4425
Email address: mk-nogyoshinko@city.yokohama.lg.jp
Page ID: 408-497-769
