This program is operated annually under the collaboration of Korea 4-H Federation and the Department of Agricultural Extension in order to provide Thai and Korean farm youth an opportunity to participate in social, culture and physical activities in agriculture and related fields. Its objective is to allow young farmers to gain innovation, widen experiences in farming which would encourage them to work in agriculture sector and improve their farming career. The principles of the program are :
- 2 or 3 4 H members aged 18-30
- 1 or 2 personnel in charge of farm youth development
- total number of delegates from each country is 4 persons
- 2 weeks including farmstay
- home country provides round trip tickets for its own participants
- host country provides accommodation, food, and transportation for delegates during the stay
- visiting 4-H organizations, farms, orchards, schools etc.
- practicing agricultural and related activities.
4-H leader exchange program:
The program is irregularly operated when needed. The principles are :
- home country provide round trip air tickets and all expenses (accommodation, food, transportation, etc) during the visit to the host country
- host county arrange visiting schedules which should include 4-H organization, farmer institutes, schools, farm, etc.
4-H Youth Exchange Program
Korea's 4-H Youth visiting Thailand
3-16 September 2001
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September 2001 |
- Arrival of delegates in Bangkok |
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- Orientation |
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- Overnight in Bangkok |
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| 4 | September 2001 | - visit the Department of Agricultural Extension Meet with the Director General Brief on Farm Youth Development in Thailand |
| - Visit Royal Palace | ||
| - Welcome dinner | ||
| - Overnight in Bangkok | ||
| 5 | September 2001 | - Visit Farm Youth Promotion Center at Karnchanaburi Province Brief on activities of the center and practicals at FYPC |
| - Overnight at FYPC | ||
| 6 | September 2001 | - Farm Visit (Cut flower and Asparagus) |
| - Overnight at FYPC | ||
| 7 | September 2001 | - Farm Visit |
| - 4-H Club and Farm Women activities in Rachaburi Province | ||
| - Overnight at FYPC | ||
| 8 | September 2001 | - Excursion to Chiang Mai Province |
| - Overnight in Chiang Mai | ||
| 9 | September 2001 | - Farm Visit |
| - Farm Women Club activities in Chiang Mai Province | ||
| - Visit Chiang Mai University Brief on Faculty of Agriculture's activities and farm experiment | ||
| - Overnight in Chiang Mai | ||
| 10 | September 2001 | - Visit Royal Mother's Project (Flowers and Ornamental plants) |
| - Overnight in Chiang Mai | ||
| 11 | September 2001 | - Visit Fruit Orchard in Uttaradit Province |
| - Visit Seed Center in Pitsanulok | ||
| - Overnight in Pitsanulok | ||
| 12 | September 2001 | - Visit World Heritage's ancient city of Ayutthaya |
| - Visit Art and Craft Center | ||
| - Overnight in Bangkok | ||
| 13 | September 2001 | - Visit Vocational Collage for handicap youth in Chonburi Province |
| - Overnight in Chonburi | ||
| 14 | September 2001 | - Visit Royal Project & Organic Farm in Buddhist monastery in Chonburi |
| - Overnight in Chonburi | ||
| 15 | September 2001 | - Return to Bangkok |
| - Visit Flea Market ( Plants, Fruits, Vegetables, Pets and so on ) | ||
| or China town in Bangkok | ||
| 16 | September 2001 | - Free time |
| - Farewell dinner | ||
| - Departure to Korea |
2001 Thai 4-H delegates visit to Korea
(the tentative Program schedule)
| Monday, Nov. 12 | - Arrival of Thai delegates in Seoul |
| - Overnight in Seoul (Olympic Parktel) | |
| Tuesday, Nov. 13 | |
| - Visit Korea 4-H Club Federation | |
| Brief on 4-H Club Activities in Korea, Meet with the president | |
| - Visit the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation and | |
| Agricultural Museum | |
| - Visit a Palace, Antique market street (Insadong), Seoul Tower, etc. | |
| - Welcome dinner (by Korea IFYE Alumni Association) | |
| - Overnight in Seoul (Olympic Parktel) | |
| Wednesday, Nov. 14 | |
| - Visit Thai Embassy in Korea | |
| - Visit Seoul Agricultural Technology Center and Weekend Farm | |
| - Visit a Agricultural Market | |
| - Overnight in Seoul (Olympic Parktel) | |
| Thursday, Nov. 15 | |
| - Visit the Rural Development Administration | |
| - Move to Chungnam Province | |
| - Visit to both provincial and district agricultural technology center | |
| - Overnight in a farm | |
| - Dr. Yookti : Overnight in Seoul | |
| Friday, Nov. 16 | |
| - Farm Experience | |
| - Visit School 4-H Club | |
| - Overnight in a farm | |
| * Dr. Yookti: End of the program | |
| Saturday, Nov. 17 | |
| - Visit an orchard | |
| - Visit a local agricultural cooperative unit | |
| - Overnight in a farm | |
| Sunday, Nov. 18 | |
| - Move to Seoul by Express Bus | |
| - Arrival at Korea 4-H Center | |
| - Free time | |
| - Overnight in Korea 4-H Center | |
| Monday, Nov. 19 | |
| - National Museum of Korea | |
| - Visit the Shopping Area | |
| - Overnight in Korea 4-H Center | |
| Tuesday, Nov. 20 | |
| - Time of Evaluation and Discussion about IF YE program | |
| - Free time | |
| - Farewell dinner | |
| - Overnight in Korea 4-H Center | |
| Wednesday, Nov. 21 | |
| - Free time | |
| - Departure to Thailand |
Names of Korean 4-H delegates visited Thailand during 3-17 September 2001
Names of Korean 4-H delegates visited Thailand during 25 June to 8 July 2002
Names of Thai 4-H delegates visited Korea during 12-21 November 2001
