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Agriculture-themed youth event opens at Shandong Agricultural University
An event called “Youthful China, Strengthening Agriculture for the Nation” opened on October 10 at Shandong Agricultural University in Tai’an, Shandong province.
It is designed as an online-themed educational program linking Shandong with other parts of China.
The event encouraged young people to contribute to rural development and to building a stronger agricultural sector.
Speakers discussed food security, the university’s agricultural history and research into crops and farming.
Performances also told stories of scientists, farmers and others working to improve food production.
The program matters because agriculture and reliable food supplies are central themes in China’s rural development plans.
The event included contributions from researchers, students, athletes and performers, with no further steps announced.
An agriculture-themed youth event opened at Shandong Agricultural University on the evening of October 10.
The event aims to encourage young people to contribute to rural revitalization and the development of a strong agricultural sector.
It was guided by the Cyberspace Administration of China’s Network Communication Bureau and jointly organized by several Shandong bodies and media organizations.
The program included speeches, performances and discussions about food security, agricultural science, farming and national service.
University leaders and scientists, performers, athletes and students took part.
- Who
- Shandong Agricultural University and its co-organizers held the event, with scientists, performers, athletes and students taking part.
- What
- An agriculture-themed online publicity and interactive event opened, promoting a major ideological education program.
- When
- The evening of October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Shandong Agricultural University in Tai’an, Shandong, China.
- Why
- To encourage young people to contribute to rural revitalization and building a strong agricultural sector.
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The heart must not forget the land
Strengthening the country must begin with strengthening agriculture
The event opened at Shandong Agricultural University with a video titled Three Meals, Four Seasons, Always Close to Our Hearts.
University leaders, scientists and guests gave speeches and discussed agriculture, food security and rural development.
Performances told stories about agricultural researchers, seed breeding and young people’s contributions.
Singers and students performed at a youth concert.
- Venue
- Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an
- Opening
- Evening of October 10, 2026
- Guiding body
- Cyberspace Administration of China’s Network Communication Bureau
- University history
- 120 years
- Co-organizers
- Shandong provincial departments, Shandong Agricultural University, People’s Daily Online and Tai’an’s cyberspace affairs body
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