Local small farmers and Sustainable goods

SDGs:

  • GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

    3

  • GENDER EQUALITY

    5

  • DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

    8

  • RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

    12

  • PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

    17

Local Small-scale Farmers

 

SKM set up the small-scale farmer section in 2002. Our definition of small-scale farm goods is "products of better quality and traceability produced by independent farmers willing to disclose the rigorous standards they adopt in the production process."
 


Small-scale farmers refer to farmers whose produce income goes to supporting their families rather than economic expansion. Using eco-friendly farming methods, this form of farming does not drain natural resources. The smaller scale of their production allows them the freedom from capitalist policies by large corporations or technological monopolies (often in the form of patents) by international conglomerates. Small-scale farmers are flexible, experimental, and innovative. They drive agricultural innovations, enjoying the advantage of breaking from existing dogma.
 

First, the products have to be delicious

Deliciousness is not limited to the taste of the ingredient; rather, it encompasses the wow factor for all five senses

Second, they must have test reports

Although SKM samples and examines products rigorously, the farmers' awareness of food safety would further guarantee product quality. Relevant tests include organic certification, Good Agriculture Practice (GAP) certification, and zero pesticide residue.

Third, SKM and the farmers must have similar beliefs

SKM assesses the farmers' determination to produce "good products" and whether to collaborate with them through interaction, understanding whether they put themselves in the customers' shoes.

We selected the SKM League of Small-scale Farmers:

01
Change consumption

We believe that changing how people consume changes the world and our health.

02
Contract farming

We want to venture into contract farming to increase the profit for small-scale farmers.

03
Business development and consultation

We insist on business development and consultation, seeking farmers that value our land as we do.

04
Friendly platform

We provide a friendly platform that allows small-scale farmers to be seen by more consumers while offering consumers healthier options.


Sustainable Goods Themed Exhibition and Sale

 

SKM values farming methods that respect our land, food safety, and harmony between the farmers, the land, and the crops. In 2023, SKM held 14 sustainable product showcase sales across Taiwan, generating over NT$6.43 million in sales revenue. 
 


2023 SKM Sustainable Product Showcase

 
Date Topic Department Store Locations (goodgoods Counters) Partners 2023 Results
January 2023 Dashu Sesame Oil Product Series Taichung Zhonggang Store Dashu Sesame Oil 4,870 visits
September 2023 FongDen Taipei Nanxi Store/Taipei Xinyi Place A11/Taichung Zhonggang Store/Tainan Ximen Store  FongDen 15,292 visits
Dashu Sesame Oil Product Series Taichung Zhonggang Store goodgoods Dashu Sesame Oil 6,556 visits
September 2023 to October 2023 Tsubakuro Mura goodgoods Counters Across Taiwan Tsubakuro Mura 7,460 visits
December 2023 Grassphere Taipei Nanxi Store/Taipei Xinyi Place A11 Grassphere 1,918 visits
Dashu Sesame Oil Taichung Zhonggang Store Dashu Sesame Oil 1,483 visits