Jianchang Mixed Grains

Jianchang Mixed Grains

　　Jianchang has a warm temperate continental monsoon climate with abundant sunlight and large diurnal temperature variations. It produces mixed grains such as yellow and white corn, sorghum rice, millet, mung beans, red adzuki beans, and soybeans. The grains are plump and highly nutritious. Millet from Laodazhangzi and Yaolugou are especially renowned.

　　Jianchang is an agricultural county with 830,000 mu of arable land, producing 500 million jin of grain annually, mainly corn and various mixed grains. Located in the hilly region of western Liaoning, part of the ancient Yan Mountain range, Jianchang lies in the mid-latitude zone and falls within a semi-humid, semi-arid area. It has a warm temperate continental monsoon climate with ample sunlight, distinct seasons, an average annual rainfall of 600 mm, and an average annual sunshine duration of 3,000 hours. This unique geographical and climatic environment, along with traditional farming methods, results in particularly nutritious and high-quality grains in Jianchang, especially the mixed grains, making them a well-known health food both within and beyond the province. Varieties include yellow and white corn, sorghum rice, millet, mung beans, red adzuki beans, and soybeans. The millet and mixed grains produced by the Yaolugou Mixed Grain Professional Cooperative have been certified as pollution-free food by the National Green Food Office, awarded as quality agricultural products at the 2nd Liaoning Provincial Agricultural Products Trade Fair, and rated as premium products at the China Shenyang International Agricultural Expo. Yaolugou millet was even designated as imperial tribute to the royal court during the reign of Empress Dowager Cixi. The green food brand "Jinniu Dongzi" mixed grains from Lüye Co., Ltd. are the first Grade A green food products in our city. The "Weikang" brand mixed grains from the Yimin Agricultural and Sideline Products Development Center were recognized as quality agricultural products at the Liaoning Provincial Agricultural Products Trade Fair from 2003 to 2004. The county has 1.63 million mu dedicated to mixed grain cultivation, with an annual processing capacity of 72,000 tons and annual sales revenue of 64 million yuan, making it a significant component of the local agricultural economy.