The Soybean Miracle of Tian Ye Qin Xue
Tian Ye Qin Xue
It All Starts with a Single Soybean!
It All Starts with a Single Soybean!
Who We Are — Introduction to Tian Ye Qin Xue (Soybean Farm)
Tian Ye Qin Xue (Soybean Farm) is a local organization centered around "locally grown soybeans." Based in Beidou Township, Changhua County, it integrates agricultural production, diet, and education. The founder, Mr. Chen Kuang-ching, returned to his hometown to invest in agriculture due to his concern for the land, food sources, and local development. His mission is to start with a single soybean to rebuild the connection between people and the land.
Currently, the organization has six employees, supplemented by temporary assistants and interns. Their operations are divided into three key sectors:
Currently, the organization has six employees, supplemented by temporary assistants and interns. Their operations are divided into three key sectors:
● Primary Production: Focusing on field operations such as sowing, harvesting, and the preliminary processing of soybeans.
● Secondary Processing: Utilizing their small-scale processing plant and collaborating with OEM partners to produce items like noodles, cookies, soy sauce, popsicles, and shelf-stable soy milk.
● Tertiary Experience Services: Focusing on food and agriculture education and hands-on activities, including farm tours, activity design, and school outreach programs.
By connecting farmers, consumers, schools, and the community, they strive to build an agricultural model that balances environmental sustainability, food safety, and local development.
Our Visionary — The Founder’s Philosophy
Mr. Chen Kuang-ching shared: "My original idea for returning home was simply the hope of starting a different kind of life. To me, a 'different life' means a 'sustainable life'." To bring this vision to life, he established three core pillars for Tian Ye Qin Xue: "Green Food, Natural Agriculture, and Healthy Earth."
Our Visionary — The Founder’s Philosophy
Mr. Chen Kuang-ching shared: "My original idea for returning home was simply the hope of starting a different kind of life. To me, a 'different life' means a 'sustainable life'." To bring this vision to life, he established three core pillars for Tian Ye Qin Xue: "Green Food, Natural Agriculture, and Healthy Earth."
Milestones of Tian Ye Qin Xue
1. The Beginning of Soybean Cultivation
● 2015: Started soybean cultivation in Lucao, Chiayi, covering 2 hectares with the help of agricultural machinery.
● 2017: Returned to our hometown, Beidou. Due to a lack of equipment, we relied on manual labor and simple tools for planting.
2. Integrating Education
● First Half of 2018: Launched the "Golden Soybean Trilogy" curriculum, transforming the farm into a base for food and agriculture education.
● 2015: Started soybean cultivation in Lucao, Chiayi, covering 2 hectares with the help of agricultural machinery.
● 2017: Returned to our hometown, Beidou. Due to a lack of equipment, we relied on manual labor and simple tools for planting.
2. Integrating Education
● First Half of 2018: Launched the "Golden Soybean Trilogy" curriculum, transforming the farm into a base for food and agriculture education.
3. Farmer Collaboration and Contract Farming
● Second Half of 2018: Began collaborating with farmers to grow soybeans.
● Expansion: Started with small-scale trials and expanded upon success. Collaboration sites now span from Miaoli to Erlin and Yunlin.
● Benefits of Collaboration: Sharing risks, resources, and profits.
4. Product Development
● 2018: Launched soy milk, followed by tofu, soy milk drinks, and soy sauce.
● 2024: Collaborated with master craftsmen to develop signature miso.
● Second Half of 2018: Began collaborating with farmers to grow soybeans.
● Expansion: Started with small-scale trials and expanded upon success. Collaboration sites now span from Miaoli to Erlin and Yunlin.
● Benefits of Collaboration: Sharing risks, resources, and profits.
4. Product Development
● 2018: Launched soy milk, followed by tofu, soy milk drinks, and soy sauce.
● 2024: Collaborated with master craftsmen to develop signature miso.
5. Connecting and Collaborating
● 2020: Launched the "Planting Education with a Single Soybean" project to connect production areas with the community.
● 2022: Established a network of "Farm-to-Table" partners through public welfare platforms.
● 2023: Curated the first "Field Sustainable Living Festival" at the Beidou Red Brick Market, sparking local innovation and cultural regeneration.
● 2020: Launched the "Planting Education with a Single Soybean" project to connect production areas with the community.
● 2022: Established a network of "Farm-to-Table" partners through public welfare platforms.
● 2023: Curated the first "Field Sustainable Living Festival" at the Beidou Red Brick Market, sparking local innovation and cultural regeneration.
Honors and Awards
● 2022: Selected for the "41st Anniversary Sustainability Special Issue" of CommonWealth Magazine.
● 2023: Participated in the "Food and Agriculture Education Demonstration and Guidance Project" by the Homemakers United Environmental Protection Foundation.
● 2023–2024: Selected for the Ministry of Economic Affairs' "BUYING POWER Social Innovation Selection."
● 2024: Honored with the "Excellent Award" (Private Enterprise Category) at the 9th National Environmental Education Awards.
● 2025: Tian Ye Qin Xue received the "4th Sustainable Farming Excellence Award" (Marketing and Promotion Category).
● 2022: Selected for the "41st Anniversary Sustainability Special Issue" of CommonWealth Magazine.
● 2023: Participated in the "Food and Agriculture Education Demonstration and Guidance Project" by the Homemakers United Environmental Protection Foundation.
● 2023–2024: Selected for the Ministry of Economic Affairs' "BUYING POWER Social Innovation Selection."
● 2024: Honored with the "Excellent Award" (Private Enterprise Category) at the 9th National Environmental Education Awards.
● 2025: Tian Ye Qin Xue received the "4th Sustainable Farming Excellence Award" (Marketing and Promotion Category).
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