Green 1 Specialized Organic Ananas Farm / 綠冠專業有機鳳梨農場
Green 1 Specialized Organic Ananas Farm
◎English written by Lin Fang-ju
◎Photos by Pao Chung-hui, Lin Yu-en, Hou Ya-ting
Green 1 Organic Ananas (Pineapple) Farm is Taiwan's biggest organic farm and the only one with a MOA certification in Dashu District. When Pa Chin-mao, Fang Ta-chuan and Huseh Wei-jen established their farm, they hoped it would become a model for other farms in Dashu, potentially creating an organic village.
Green 1 Organic Ananas Farm uses all its vacant land, plants and space between the pineapples in order to grow a green fertilizer that also reduces weeds. This also exemplifies water and soil conservation, an intrinsic part of organic farming. This methodology increases microorganisms and organic matter in the soil which subsequently improves its vitality. This great chemical substitute allows crops to absorb more nutrition. "Once organic farming becomes widely accepted, farmers will no longer need to worry about pesticides floating across neighboring farms." added Pa Chin-mao.
The trio previously worked in the technology industry, which requires a great deal of preciseness. These skills were useful in developing the farm and developing a quality organic pineapple. In 2008, they started with a hectare of farmland, and it was expanded into ten hectares in 2011. It is expected to reach 15 hectares and produce a large scale, cash crop. However, the fertilizer and pest control makes mass production considerably more difficult. With their strict classification system, only 12 out of 100 pineapples are considered good enough to send to market. The rest are produced as dried pineapple snacks, soft candies, enzymes and processed products. Green 1 pineapples have a delicious fragrance and a delicate texture. Their juice is also sweeter due to the fact it has a greater volume of colloid.
Green 1 faces challenges with obtaining loans and resources needed for organic farming. Fang Ta-chuan and Huseh Wei-jen explained current project subsidies only cover hardware and not manpower or other necessary materials. Organic farming requires more manpower than traditional farming and therefore requires more funding. Getting sufficient funding is an ongoing challenge. They hope the government will be able to provide more assistance with domestic and international marketing. Green 1 is currently consuming their private capital for daily production.
Pa Chin-mao feels that although organic farming is certainly hard work, it is also spiritually fulfilling. They are constantly researching new methods and information about organic farming. Their hard work 
has also paid off. They have developed new marketing strategies and cultivation techniques. Processed products have recently been introduced into Japanese markets. Eslite Bookstore and other local businesses have also started selling Green 1's products. Next year sales are forecasted to grow substantially and increase profits. They are also expected to soon acquire the European Union Organic certification. Pa and his partners are determined to stay in Dashu District and make their organic pineapple farm a success. With continuing devotion and marketing, organic farming will certainly grow, spreading environmental consciousness and public education about healthier food choices. Order Pineapples |
Huseh Wei-jen: 0937630817
欲訂購鳳梨請洽：薛為仁 0937630817 |
綠冠專業有機鳳梨農場
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全台規模最大、大樹鳳梨產區唯一通過MOA（日本自然農法)有機鳳梨驗證的農場「綠冠專業有機鳳梨農場」，三位合夥人巴錦楙、方大全和薛為仁有個簡單卻不平凡的理想，希望有一天，有機耕種的理念也能在大樹開花結果，讓大樹成為「有機村」。
踏進綠冠專業有機鳳梨農場，看不到裸露的土地，從空地處栽植草皮，到鳳梨與鳳梨間的間隔都栽種綠肥，既可當成肥料，又可減少雜草，這些都是有機農業注重水土保持的具體作為。綠冠農場取得日本MOA有機農法認證，其主要理念提倡透過土壤本身的生命力，培育土壤，提高土壤中微生物含量和有機物質，如此一來，農作物也會吸收更多的養份，且不需使用化學藥劑。巴錦楙補充，一旦有機觀念被推廣，自然無須擔心鄰地飄來農藥。
「都一樣是工作！」三人從科技轉行種植鳳梨，科技人精準和嚴謹的工作態度，確立了綠冠的定位，著眼於追求台灣有機鳳梨第一品牌的頂級鳳梨，經營規模由2008年的1公頃擴展至2011年的10公頃，計劃展地至15公頃；巴錦楙坦言像鳳梨這樣大規模的經濟作物，只有量大才可能獲利，然而量產有機鳳梨在肥培和病蟲害管理方面具有相當的難度。綠冠分級嚴格，100顆中約挑選12顆理想鮮果，其餘則製作成鮮果乾、軟糖或酵素等加工產品。伴隨著成熟的果香，濃郁鮮甜、纖維綿密的果肉，口感細緻，而因為膠質含量高，鳳梨汁較黏稠；巴錦楙笑著說：「吃過我們的鳳梨都說讚！」
貸款和找地是綠冠最要克服的問題，方大全和薛為仁表示，政府訂定的專案貸款只補助硬體設施，並不補助人力或資材，但事實上，有機農業人力需求龐大。資金取得困難造成週轉金受限，他們希望政府能了解不同農戶的個別需求。而綠冠經營過程都運用自有資金，面對國內、國外行銷的龐大費用，他們也希冀政府能予以協助。
巴錦楙說，汗滴禾下土的農耕生活是精神滿分的生活。三人透過不斷地學習和閱讀，豐富有機知識，並將所學運用在鳳梨田，汗流浹背的耕耘有了甜蜜的回報。綠冠今年在行銷和鳳梨栽植技術都是豐收年，鳳梨加工品首度打開了日本的銷售市場，同時也進駐誠品書店等地，明年更是充滿希望的好年，不但預期將在營收上獲利，也會取得歐盟的有機認證。
就像選擇最適合栽種鳳梨的大樹區栽種有機鳳梨的毫不遲疑，三人將專業和畢生所學致力於推廣有機耕種，對土地好、對大家都好，讓人享受著撲鼻而來的鳳梨香之餘，吃得健康！