The scent of taro is floating in the air in the early winter, a signal of 
another harvest year. After the Frost Descent, it is the right time for the 
harvest of Shagou taro, an agricultural product with National Geographic 
Indication. It's a busy scene everywhere at the taro-growing base in Luozhuang 
district of Linyi, Shandong.

In the taro fields, more than 20 workers are busy harvesting, bagging and 
transporting taros. In no time, the large, round taros pile up in the "taro 
trenches." With favorable natural conditions such as soil and climate, the 
Shagou taro grown along the Yihe River in Luozhuang district is known for its 
sweetness, soft texture, and sturdy size. It can yield more than 2,000 
kilograms per mu.

As a folk saying goes, "After the Frost Descent, taro is the best treasure upon 
entering the winter." Due to its great taste, taro is pre-ordered before 
harvest. The Shagou Taro Cooperative hires idle labor from nearby, which 
effectively creates jobs and additional income for local villagers. 
Additionally, the Alibaba e-commerce base has deep-processed the taro, 
producing popular foods such as taro powder, taro balls, instant taro products, 
and taro cakes.

Source: The Government of Luozhuang District, Linyi