dognovel Chapter 96, let's do something big!
Chapter 96, let's do something big!
David is telling the truth.
Facts are inherently persuasive.
No one dared to utter a sound.
David relaxed his tone and continued, "Let's take a step back."
Even if greenhouse cultivation still has advantages at present, even if we ignore the problem of high transportation costs in Yuanshan County, even if the province really allocates funds to us.
Then let me ask you another question: how do we compete with those major agricultural counties in other regions?
Their land is vast and flat;
We only have so much paddy and dry land available for cultivation, and it's divided into small pieces by the mountains.
The objective circumstances have to be taken into account.
I have an idea, you can consider it.
Yuanshan County is characterized by eight parts mountains, one part water, and one part farmland.
We should put our ideas into the mountains.
The navel oranges and pomelos of Yuanshan County are famous far and wide.
Why not establish a high-standard navel orange plantation?
Dawei looked at the bewildered faces of the crowd and paused: "Look at Wuxian County in Fujian Province next door. Their navel orange industry is doing so well. A couple of years ago, they even brought in two beverage factories to specialize in fruit juice."
Why not just copy the homework that's already been assigned?
Deputy Director Xie replied in a low voice, "Our navel oranges are indeed delicious."
The return on investment for growing navel oranges is too long.
The farmers are unwilling to do it.
"It takes three years for a sapling to bear fruit and be sold after it's planted."
David raised his voice to interrupt her: "That's why we need the government."
That's what we do to solve these problems.
The common people are simple and honest; they are not wrong.
Their concerns indicate that our government has not done its job properly.
What are the province's development funds used for?
Isn't this all about resolving these contradictions and problems?
The county established a fruit industry company.
We leased the mountain land, hired local farmers to cultivate it, paid them wages, and then kept part of the profits in the local village and handed over the rest to the government.
This approach not only revitalizes idle mountain resources and labor, but also increases their income, provides cash flow to grassroots organizations, and eliminates farmers' worries.
Provide a safety net for farmers and villages.
Everything is covered by the fruit company.
Will the farmers still object?
When this bold idea was uttered, the people at the Agriculture Bureau were stunned and stared at David in astonishment.
His eyes seemed to say, "How come this county magistrate is more like the people in the Agriculture Bureau than the people in the Agriculture Bureau?"
Actually, David had this idea a long time ago.
He is an economist, and when he was in college, he followed his professor to investigate some county-level economic development models.
The solution he just mentioned has actually been implemented elsewhere for some time now.
Yuanshan County is relatively underdeveloped; the people in the county's agricultural bureau are simply ignorant of the situation.
At this moment, the respect in Zhao Kui's eyes gradually turned into admiration.
Wu Maocai raised his hand and began to applaud: "County Chief Chen's vision is outstanding. If this matter is accomplished, the fruit company will continue to provide vital support for the county's agriculture."
Moreover, having this company is like having a foothold to bridge the market. Through this foothold, we can achieve the branding and large-scale production of agricultural products in our county.
County Chief Qiao had wanted to do these things before, but there was no concrete plan.
When a brand develops, everyone benefits. Isn't Wuxian County in Fujian Province strong because of the "Wuxian Navel Orange" brand?
Actually, the oranges in our county are much better than theirs. Their altitude is too high and the humidity is not enough, so the sweetness of their fruit is far inferior to ours.
County Chief Chen's mention of the fruit company's idea today has been a real eye-opener for me.
Building a brand benefits everyone, yet no one is willing to promote its development.
Everyone wants to pick the fruit, but no one is willing to plant the tree.
This can only be handled by a professional company; setting up a company would solve the problem perfectly.
Wu Maocai added the part that Dawei hadn't mentioned, giving Dawei even more points.
Old Zhou from the Agriculture Bureau, a longtime slacker, was starting to get restless.
People are ultimately susceptible to infection; if they aren't, it means the other person's charisma and leadership aren't strong enough.
Old Zhou nodded slightly, pondering Dawei's words: "County Chief Chen, I will arrange the investigation as soon as I get back."
Visit several townships to see where is suitable for establishing a navel orange plantation of this size, to see how much mountainous land can be contracted, and how much idle labor can be mobilized.
Then we'll develop a preliminary plan and provide it to you.
David nodded in satisfaction: "Very good, Director Zhou, can you give me a time?"
"One week."
"OK."
Deputy Director Xie interjected, "County Chief Chen, establishing such a major company as the fruit industry company, shouldn't we first reach an agreement with the county committee?"
The implication was that Zhou Xiangzhang needed to agree.
Dawei replied sharply, "This is my main responsibility. When to report to the county committee is my business. You don't need to worry about it."
Old Zhou nudged Deputy Director Xie with his elbow, and the woman fell silent.
After the meeting.
Wu Maocai arrived at Dawei's office, closed the door, and said anxiously, "County Chief, are you confused?!"
"What's wrong, Director Wu?"
"How could you tell Old Zhou and that guy surnamed Xie this idea directly?"
"This is an agricultural matter, so we definitely need to talk to the people at the Agriculture Bureau and try to get the money, which will then be allocated to them."
Wu Maocai slapped his forehead: "That Xie fellow turned around and went to report to Zhou Xiangzhang."
Success! Zhou Xiangzhang picks the peaches.
If you lose, they'll laugh at you.
They're definitely hoping you fail.
"They might accidentally tell the neighboring county about this provincial government's transformation funding, letting them compete with you and directly steal your plan."
David frowned. The information came from Ding Tingting, giving him an initial advantage.
If these bastards spread this news, and other counties adopt the same strategy as Yuanshan County's fruit industry investment company, then the first-mover advantage will be lost.
If things go wrong, the news could put Ding Tingting in a difficult position, because the province hasn't announced this matter yet.
"Thank goodness you reminded me."
Don't worry.
Let's try to find a way to fix this.
"Okay..." Dawei took out a county map and circled some areas on it: "Director Wu, thank you for your hard work. Please come up with a development plan for the fruit company within two days."
Calculate the area of mountainous land suitable for growing navel oranges in these towns.
Make a budget.
Both the county government office and the agriculture bureau are involved.
You need to come up with a plan before the Agriculture Bureau does; I'll submit it to the provincial department first.
If the provincial department is not satisfied, then submit the proposal from the agricultural bureau.
If someone were to copy our plan and mention it to the provincial department, the provincial department would immediately recognize that those people were stealing our Yuanshan County's plan and naturally wouldn't support them.
David wanted to seize the initiative.
Wu Maocai frowned and pursed his lips.
Two days?
To come up with such a massive agricultural development plan in just two days? This can't be a joke.
He didn't know what to say. When a person is speechless to a certain extent, they really can't say anything.
"I believe in you, Director Wu, go ahead and do it."
This time, let's go big.
You can just come up with a plan worth three to five hundred million.
Since the province is paying for it anyway, we should ask for as much as we can!
Wu Maocai's eyes widened: "How much?"