We Are Farmers...

Introduction:

When I think of a farm, I always think of a big plot of land with cows or vegetable crops, but in Korea, farms can be anywhere. Here, they call them parks! Many houses don't have front yards, so if they have any amount of land, they plant things like cabbages and onions. 

    

What makes this environment special or different?:

I think what makes Korean "parks" so special is that they are everywhere! I live in a town set in the countryside, so everyone there farms! It's not the same in the city, where there just isn't the room to grow vegetables in front of your house.

    

What parts of this environment help people to live here?:

Since Korea has a lot of mountains, in these areas they can't build houses as close together as they can in the city. There are also just less people in the country areas, allowing for more space between the homes. This leads to houses having small plots of land that people like to farm on. 

    

What challenges do people face living in this environment?:

Since South Korea has four seasons, it's not always easy to farm. Right now, for instance, any plants that grow are dying because it is too cold. 

    

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