◆ 최우수 성과 달성
옥천군이 2025년 지역먹거리 지수 평가에서 6년 연속 A등급 지자체로 선정돼 농림축산식품부장관상을 수상했다. 충청북도 내에서 유일하게 이 등급을 유지한다. 한국농수산식품유통공사가 주관한 평가는 2020년부터 시행 중이며 전국 159개 농촌·도농복합형 시군을 대상으로 한다.
◆ 높은 평가 요인
옥천군은 14개 지표 평가에서 지역 먹거리 공적 추진체계, 지역 인증제도 활성화, 로컬푸드 직매장 운영 실적 분야에서 높은 점수를 받았다. 로컬푸드직매장, 공공급식센터, 옥천푸드 거점 가공센터, 친환경종합분석센터 운영으로 지역 먹거리 선순환 체계를 구축했다. 옥천푸드 인증제 활성화와 생산자 조직화 교육도 지속 추진했다.
◆ 2026년 정책 방향
옥천군은 먹거리위원회 구성·운영으로 민·관 거버넌스를 활성화한다. 기획생산 체계 고도화와 지역농산물 연중 공급체계 구축에 나선다. 황규철 옥천군수는 "생산농가의 헌신과 소비자의 신뢰, 관련 단체의 협력이 함께 이뤄낸 성과"라며 "지역먹거리 선순환 체계 발전에 최선을 다하겠다"고 밝혔다.
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Okcheon County Selected for Six Consecutive Years of A Grade in Local Food Index Evaluation
Only County in Chungcheongbuk-do to Receive Minister of Agriculture Award
◆ Outstanding Achievement Accomplished
Okcheon County was selected as a Grade A municipality for six consecutive years in the 2025 Local Food Index Evaluation and received the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Award. It remains the only county in Chungcheongbuk-do to maintain this grade. The evaluation, conducted by the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation, has been implemented since 2020 and covers 159 rural and urban-rural combined municipalities nationwide.
◆ Factors for High Evaluation
Okcheon County received high marks in the evaluation of 14 indicators across three areas: establishment of a public promotion system for local food, activation of local certification systems, and operational performance of local food direct sales stores. The county established a local food circulation system through operation of local food direct sales stores, public meal centers, Okcheon Food hub processing centers, and eco-friendly comprehensive analysis centers. Activation of the Okcheon Food Certification System and continuous training for producer organization were also pursued.
◆ 2026 Policy Direction
Okcheon County activates public-private governance through establishment and operation of a food committee. The county pursues enhancement of planned production systems and establishment of year-round local agricultural product supply systems. County Governor Hwang Gyul-chul stated, "This achievement was accomplished together through the dedication of farming households, consumer trust, and cooperation of related organizations," adding "We will do our best to advance the development of the local food circulation system."
Reporter: Lee Woo-hyun