Wulian Millet

Wulian Millet

Wulian Millet is a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　According to the *Wulian County Annals*, millet has been cultivated in Wulian County for over a thousand years, making it one of the earliest regions in China to grow this crop. Liu Yong, a Qing Dynasty grand secretary whose hometown was Liujiachahé in Hubu Township, Wulian County, brought millet congee made from Wulian millet to the emperor after he passed the imperial examinations and became an official in the capital. The emperor was highly impressed after tasting it, and from then on, Wulian millet became a tribute product sent to the capital, hence it is also known as "Tribute Millet." Wulian millet is processed using ancient methods. After the millet matures, it is harvested and sun-dried by hand, then threshed by beating with sticks before further processing. Traditional techniques such as stone mills and stone grinders are mainly used to remove the husk. These primitive processing methods help preserve the quality and flavor of the millet, giving it the unique characteristics of millet from the mountainous regions of Wulian.

　　Grain

　　Shandong

　　Wulian County Agricultural Technology Extension Station

　　The product comes from nine towns (streets) under the jurisdiction of Wulian County: Hongning Subdistrict, Wanghu Town, Jietou Town, Gaoze Town, Songbai Township, Shichang Township, Hubu Township, Zhongzhi Town, and Xumeng Town. The geographical coordinates are between 119°03′ to 119°27′ east longitude and 35°35′ to 35°57′ north latitude.