Imagine swapping city skylines for golden wheat fields 🌾 – that’s exactly what Zhao Zhao, a National People’s Congress deputy, wants young people to consider. The 40-year-old entrepreneur, who traded her urban career for cattle farming in 2008, shared her inspiring story during China’s annual legislative session this week.
Starting with just 50 cows in her hometown of Nanyang, Zhao now manages a 🐄 4,000-strong herd through her agricultural company. 'This wasn’t some rural romance fantasy,' she clarified. 'I saw how much our villages needed modern skills and fresh energy.'
Her message? Rural revival is the ultimate Gen-Z challenge. 'Our generation shouldn’t abandon underdeveloped areas,' Zhao urged. 'We should rebuild them.'
🌟 Why it matters: With rural areas facing brain drain, Zhao’s success shows how tech-savvy youth can transform agriculture into a high-growth career path. Her journey from mountain villages to the Great Hall of the People proves farm life isn’t just about tradition – it’s about innovation.
'Let’s make farming cool again,' Zhao quipped, outlining her vision to create thriving rural industries and elevate agriculture’s status. Talk about #CareerGoals!
