Winter harvest keeps markets supplied in Linze, Gansu

陈小将

Farmers pack freshly harvested tomatoes for market at the facility agriculture industrial park on Dec 9 in Linze county, Zhangye city, Gansu province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Even in the depth of winter, the facility agriculture industrial park in Linze county, Zhangye city, Gansu province, is brimming with warmth and vitality, as farmers harvest, sort, and pack freshly picked produce for shipment to markets across the region.

Inside the greenhouses, more than 20 varieties of vegetables are in peak harvesting season. Grown under controlled conditions, the produce is quickly transported to markets near and far, helping to ensure a stable supply of fresh vegetables during the winter months.