‘Smart Farm Innovation Valley’ and Support Policy for Young Farmers - Focused on the Sangju-si, Gyeongbuk -

Smart farms are important facilities in future agriculture. Smart farms actively utilize ICT technology. This is a science-based agricultural method that automatically and remotely optimizes the growing environment of crops. The government has built Smart Farm Innovation Valley by concentrating distribution, production, education, and research facilities for smart farms. This paper focuses on the facilities installed in Sangju City. It has a one-stop support system that supports education, management, farming, and housing on an area of 43 ha. In particular, rental housing and community facilities have been built near the Innovation Valley for young people. In addition, complex facilities such as agricultural product sales centers, cafe, and club rooms are under construction. The results are as follows : First, there are 7 districts in the 'Smart Farm Innovation Valley'. There are housing complex, support center, greenhouses, etc. The site is large, so it can be expanded to surrounding areas. Second, the support center and education center are located in the center of the valley. Third, youth housing adjacent to the valley was built close to arterial road and bus stops for easy access to downtown areas and schools. The support policies for young farmers are as follows : First, build housing complexes for young farmers. Second, cooperate with local universities. Young farmers can settle down as farmers after graduation. Third, universities educate international students and help them settle down.