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Zhidan Millet

en.yanan.gov.cn Updated: 2024-07-16 16:53

Speaking of millet, in the history of Shaanxi along the Yellow River basin, its origins can be traced back to the ancient Banpo civilization, which gave birth to the earliest agricultural civilization on this land. For millennia, this humble grain has carried both cultural heritage and nature’s bounty. In modern times, when the Red Army arrived in northern Shaanxi after the Long March and the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party established its base in Zhidan, Zhidan millet became a vital sustenance that supported our troops through the arduous resistance against foreign invasion. It also became a highly praised delicacy by Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, and other veteran revolutionaries, as well as the soldiers, leading to the nationwide fame of “Northern Shaanxi millet.” Today, millet has become the backbone of the development of northern Shaanxi’s specialty agricultural products. Our county has adopted a unique cultivation method for millet by selecting bases located far from towns, in pollution-free environments, and cultivated without chemical fertilizers or pesticides, making them purely natural and green food products. With a golden color, rich in minerals, protein, fats, and other nutrients, it is hailed as “the king of grains.” Its unique nutritional value and health benefits make it an ideal choice for modern people pursuing a healthy lifestyle.