Today we had the unique chance to participate in a very special event created by Minami-ku Ward Office and Shirone High School students. As part of the event, we were introduced to about 15 farmers living and working in the Shirone area. The farmers welcomed us into their homes and fields, allowed us to experience firsthand the hard work they do every day, and answered all our varied questions. Shirone is located in the South Ward of Niigata city. The region is very flat and mostly consists of farmlands (with mountains obscuring the horizon in nearly every direction!). In fact, Shirone is the least populated region (person/square kilometer) in Niigata … Continue reading Niigata farming experience: They are all connected!