The village head of Ta Com is a successful entrepreneur.

Mr. Thào A Thái (far right) with officers and soldiers of Trung Lý Border Guard Station, a volunteer unit, handing over livestock to disadvantaged families in Tà Cóm village.

Witnessing the poverty of his family and village, he was always deeply concerned about escaping it. Refusing to accept his fate, in 2010, with his savings, he boldly borrowed 15 million VND from the district's social policy bank to buy breeding cattle. After receiving training in livestock farming techniques and providing good care, his herd multiplied. Currently, he has 52 cows and 20 buffaloes. To maintain herd growth and ensure a stable income for his livelihood, he chose to combine breeding with raising animals for meat. Depending on market demand, Mr. Thai plans his sales each year.

In addition, on his hillside forest land, he has fenced off, replanted, and cared for over 15 hectares of trees, intercropping timber trees such as mahogany and teak, as well as other species to create a diverse range of tree types for growth. This is a technique he learned and has taught many other households. Along with his hillside forest garden, Mr. Thai also dug a pond to raise fish for food for his family and to sell some of the catch. From farming and livestock raising, he gradually accumulated capital, earning a profit of approximately 300 million VND per year after deducting expenses.

Mr. Thào A Thái shared: "Following the Party and State's policy, and the Farmers' Association's directives at all levels on promoting self-reliance and self-improvement among ethnic minority communities, my family, like other households in the area, has always received attention from the government and organizations, especially the Farmers' Association, in building and developing our family economy . From that, I have learned to utilize and exploit the strengths of the hilly and forested areas for raising large livestock."

Having prospered in his business, Mr. Thai did not forget to help other households with his knowledge and experience in production and business; he assisted six poor households in developing their economy and escaping poverty. This included the families of Mr. Thao A Gia and Mr. Sung A Tua, who were among the poorest in the village and received cows from Mr. Thai; many families were guided to borrow capital to engage in livestock farming (buffaloes, cows, pigs, chickens, etc.), and these families are now gradually escaping poverty.

As a Party member and farmer association member in Ta Com village, Mr. Thai, along with other members, always maintains unity and solidarity, helping each other develop family economies and build a peaceful and prosperous border village. Mr. Thai himself is always exemplary and takes the lead in the activities of the village and commune. With the prestige of having previously served as Party branch secretary and village head, he often proactively helps poor households improve their lives, ensuring their children have the opportunity to attend school; together with other members, he participates in preventing the illegal trafficking and use of drugs, and encourages families with drug addicts to go to rehabilitation centers...

Especially during the summer break, when students didn't return to school after the holidays, he, along with the school and local authorities, went to each household to directly talk to and encourage them to bring their children back to school. He set an example in practicing a cultured lifestyle, eliminating outdated customs; preserving and promoting the beautiful traditional cultural values of the nation; and uniting with other ethnic groups to build a peaceful, prosperous, and happy life together.

Text and photos: Tuan Khoa

Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/truong-ban-ta-com-lam-kinh-te-gioi-247974.htm