Three family farms in the county-level city of Zhangjiagang, East China's Jiangsu province, win approval as provincial-level demonstration farms by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. [Photo/zjgonline.com.cn]

Three family farms in the county-level city of Zhangjiagang, East China's Jiangsu province, have been approved as provincial-level demonstration farms by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, local media reported Oct 13.

Authorities have said that the recognized family farms are eligible to enjoy favorable policies such as preferential credit and tax policies.

Family farms are new agricultural entities, which are usually operated by family members and can promote the reduction of costs and increase efficiency in agricultural production.

In recent years, family farms and cooperatives have become an important force for boosting agricultural and rural development, and have contributed greatly to promoting the development of modern agriculture, increasing farmers' incomes and boosting integrated urban-rural development.

The three family farms in Zhangjiagang offer colorful activities for visitors who are keen to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, and have a variety of traditional farming activities such as vegetable and fruit picking. Here are the three recognized family farms in Zhangjiagang, and let's enjoy the picturesque scenery and mouthwatering local delicacies this weekend.

Hexing Changxing Family Farm in Jinfeng town, Zhangjiagang (张家港市锦丰镇合兴长兴家庭农场)

Wenhua Family Farm, Zhangjiagang (张家港市文华家庭农场)

Zhiyi Family Farm, Zhangjiagang (张家港市芝怡家庭农场)