In the second half of 1997, Chen Jinshan invited Professor Ling Yinong, a famous agricultural expert in southern Fujian, to teach the villagers how to grow mushrooms, engage in garden economy, and increase their income.
“This mushroom is a very good thing. It contains amino acids, lysine, oxalic acid, protein and other nutrients. Eating it will be very good for the body.
And you don’t need a large area of land to grow mushrooms, you can grow them in your own yard. From planting to harvesting a crop of mushrooms, the benefits can be seen in just three months.
A 20-square-meter greenhouse can produce 600 kilograms of mushrooms in one crop. If the purchase price is two yuan per catty, you can earn one thousand and two yuan from one crop. "Chen Jinshan held a meeting and told the villagers.
Hearing what he said, everyone was very excited.
For one thing, growing mushrooms can really make money. One crop every three months, one thousand two thousand, one year is four thousand eight, which is more cost-effective than farming.
Secondly, mushrooms can be grown in the yard and do not occupy cultivated land. Each villager in Jintan Village only has three acres of land, and now there is a plan. Those who grow fruit trees, those who grow corn, those who grow watermelons... there is no extra arable land. Therefore, it would be really great for them if they could grow mushrooms in their yard.
"Comrade Chen, listen to what you said, do you need to build a greenhouse to grow mushrooms?" Li Dayou asked.
"Yes, because mushrooms have certain requirements for temperature and humidity, a greenhouse is necessary to ensure a good cultivation environment." Chen Jinshan explained, "And you don't have to worry, in fact, the investment in a greenhouse is not high, only two thousand yuan It can be built.”
After hearing what he said, many villagers nodded.
Two thousand yuan is not a big deal to them.
Yuquanying has developed rapidly in the past two years, and people's income has also increased significantly.
According to statistics, in 1996, the per capita disposable income of Yuquanying had reached 4,600 yuan. This figure is even higher than the disposable income of urban residents in Ning'an County.
Therefore, spending two thousand yuan is no longer a big deal for most families.
Unlike in the play, the villagers in Jintan Village are so poor that they need loans to build mushroom sheds.
"Comrade Chen, you said that a pound of mushrooms can be sold for two yuan. So, how sure are you? If you grow it but can't sell it, what should you do?" Li Dayou asked again, "Hey, guys. I listened to your advice before and planted grapes and apples, but I almost lost everything."
After what he said, the villagers' confidence began to waver again.
In 1996, there was a good harvest of grapes in the whole village, and the price was once reduced to only 20 cents, and they almost lost their money.
Fortunately, Xiang Nan's winery was purchased at a high price, allowing them to escape the disaster.
Now, if this mushroom is like a grape again and no one wants it, it will be ruined.
Chen Jinshan nodded.
He had also experienced the last fruit incident, and he could understand the villagers' concerns.
Anyone who has worked so hard to grow something will not only fail to make money, but will also feel depressed when he loses a lot of money.
Once bitten by a snake, they are afraid of well ropes for ten years, and they are worried that mushrooms will make the same mistake again. This is normal.
“I have already discussed this matter with Mr. An Yongfu. On the one hand, we will contact vegetable merchants in the south and ask them to purchase our mushrooms.
On the one hand, Agaricus bisporus will be canned by Vinh Phuc Cannery. At that time, it can be sold all over the country and even exported.
Agaricus bisporus is rich in nutrients and is also very popular internationally. "Chen Jinshan laughed.
Xiang Nan also nodded, "Yes, I have discussed this matter with County Magistrate Chen. The newly expanded cannery will produce canned mushrooms. When the time comes, we will export together to earn foreign exchange."
Hearing what Xiang Nan said, the villagers suddenly gained courage.
The main reason why they are afraid of investing is that they are afraid of risks. They have just become rich and do not have much ability to resist risks. It was really hard for them to lose more than 2,000 yuan in one go.
Now that Xiang Nan has it all figured out, things will be much easier to handle.
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At present, various mushroom sheds were set up in various villages under the jurisdiction of Yuquanying.
As an expert, Professor Ling goes to each village during the day to guide the cultivation of mushrooms. In the evening, I have to give classes to the villagers at Yuquanying Primary School to explain the knowledge of mushroom cultivation. I am very busy.
Seeing him working so hard for the villagers, Xiang Nan admired him very much.
A great professor can receive a salary just by attending classes, doing experiments, and publishing papers at school. But I have to go deep into the mushroom shed and teach everyone how to grow mushrooms step by step.
You know, growing mushrooms requires retting and the smell is very unpleasant. In the past few days, a pungent smell echoed over Jintan Village and even Yuquanying, so much so that Xiang Nan did not dare to open the window. The smell in the mushroom shed is naturally stronger.
Moreover, the temperature in the mushroom shed is over 30 degrees Celsius. It is stuffy and hot for people inside, which is really uncomfortable.
Professor Ling is not afraid of being dirty, smelly, or tired. It is really hard work to go to every home to provide guidance.
Therefore, after Xiang Nan considered it, he donated a Jeep and 1 million yuan in scientific research funds to Professor Ling in the name of Yongfu Cannery.
"Professor Ling, you can drive the car and spend the money." Xiang Nan said, "This is a little bit of my appreciation."
"Mr. An, what do you mean?" Professor Ling was a little confused.
"Professor Ling, don't get me wrong. I see that it's too hard for you to ride your bicycle every day to teach mushroom cultivation in various villages, so I gave you this car for your transportation.
This million is for your research and daily needs. Experts like you should be teaching in universities and doing experiments in laboratories, and there is no need to work so hard.
But you still came to our remote rural area and went into the fields to teach everyone how to grow mushrooms. It is really great. So this million is given to you, whether you spend it yourself or invest it in scientific research, it is all just from my heart. Xiang Nan explained, "There are no other conditions attached." "
Professor Ling Yinong was also very moved when he heard what Xiang Nan said.
"Mr. An, I accept your offer, but I can't ask for the money or the car." Ling Yinong waved his hand and said, "I came to Lengxia to help farmers get rid of poverty and become rich. It is my own choice. It is not for money, nor for money." Not for fame."
"I know, so I want to give it to you more, and you need to accept it more." Xiang Nan smiled and said, "You should know the allusions about Zigong redeeming people and Zilu saving people.
People like you who are willing to give should accept this gift. Not only does this not damage your character, but it can also inspire more people to join the cause of poverty alleviation. "
Xiang Nan has Ji Xiaolan's eloquence and is probably the best in the world when it comes to reasoning.
Professor Ling couldn't convince him, so he had no choice but to nod and agree.
To be honest, his current research on Juncao for wind protection and sand protection requires a lot of funds. Once Juncao is successfully developed, Gobi and deserts in Gobi and deserts across the country will no longer have to worry about sandstorms.
In the 1990s, university research funding was limited. This million can really be put to great use.
And driving a car is much more convenient than riding a bicycle. He can travel to more villages to teach planting and benefit more people.
