Shangge Town, Luoning County, is located in the deep mountainous area in the west of Henan Province. It is located at 111°15′ east longitude and 34°21′ north latitude. It is connected to Luoling Township in the east, Lingbao City in the west, and Guxian Township in the south. It borders Shaanxi County in the north. The town is 18 kilometers from north to south and 14 kilometers from east to west, with a total area of ??220.5 square kilometers. It has jurisdiction over 18 administrative villages, 163 residential groups, 256 natural villages, and 15,000 people. It has jurisdiction over 22 party branches, including 18 rural branches, 4 town government branches, and 420 party members. The town government is stationed in Shangge Street.

In 2007, the town’s total rural economic income was 139.29 million yuan, an increase of 10.73% over the previous year; the town’s general budget revenue was 2.51 million yuan, an increase of 32.1% over the previous year; the per capita net income of farmers was 3,750 yuan, An increase of 600 yuan over the previous year; rural collective fixed asset investment was 157 million yuan, an increase of 15% over the previous year. The construction of rural grassroots organizations, pilot distance education for party members and cadres, and ideological and political work were rated as advanced units by the Municipal Party Committee. The funeral reform work was rated as an advanced unit by the municipal government. The "Ten Thousand Villages and Thousands of Townships Market Project" was rated as an advanced unit by the county government. During the Spring and Autumn Period, the famous Battle of Qin, Jin and Xiao took place here. In the northwest stands the majestic Qinwangzhai. It is said that the Qinwang trained here and got its name during the Warring States Period. There are horse stables, horse drinking pits, horse feeding ponds, and horse feeding pits under the stronghold. There is Zaomaling in the east of Magger and Zhai, and there are many stories about the King of Qin training his troops. In August 1946, the Luluoling Border District Government was once located here. After the liberation of the Shangge area in 1949, it became the residence of the fifth district office. In 1995, the district was evacuated to establish a township. In 1958, a people's commune was established. In 1974, Lingnan and Xixi were designated. The six brigades of Ling, Huangcheng, Nanyuan, Jiaosihe and Yanli were the county communes. In 1984, they were converted into townships. In 1999, the townships were removed and towns were established. Shangge governs 18 administrative villages, 163 residential groups, 256 natural villages, and a population of 15,000.

In 2006, it governed 18 village committees: Shangge Village, Chiwa Village, Zhuangziping Village, Xiawang Village, Shangpozi Village, Pancheng Village, Lishitou Village, Miaoao Village, and Duhe Village , Liyu Village, Feiwa Village, Zhifang Village, Miaoshang Village, Mati Village, Nanzhang Village, Baishuzui Village, Dongling Village and Liufen Village. The land area is vast and the forestry resources are very rich. In the deep mountainous areas, the main forestry products are Pinus tabulaeformis, Huashan pine, Wujiafeng, and aspen. In the shallow hills and mountains, the main forestry products are Platycladus arborvitae, Tomentosa poplar, Salan poplar, persimmon trees, walnut trees, apricot trees, etc. It is now proven that there are lead-zinc mines and other mineral deposits within the town, which are distributed in Liufen, Chiwa, Duhe, Pancheng and other villages. Gold mines are distributed in Liufen, Zhuangziping, Duhe; molybdenum mines are distributed in Horseshoe, coal mines are distributed in Pancheng.

1. Resource advantages: The land area is vast, with a land area of ??220.5 square kilometers, including 56,000 acres of cultivated land and 160,000 acres of forest land. The development of agriculture and forestry and fruit industries has reached a certain scale. Apple and tobacco production are The two main pillar industries of the town.

2. Transportation advantages: The provincial highway Baguan Line passes through the town, and Shangsi Highway and Shangma Highway run through it. Roads connecting every village are distributed in 18 administrative villages in the town, forming one vertical and two horizontal The road network has laid a good foundation for the development of the town's economy.

3. Special advantages: Due to the superior geographical location and excellent ecological environment, the apples produced have the characteristics of bright color, fragrant fragrance, sweet and sour taste, storage and transportation resistance, etc., and are deeply loved by experts at all levels and consumers. praise from readers. Since 1989, Shangge Apple has won 35 high-quality product awards at provincial and ministerial levels or above. In November 1998, the "Shangge Brand" trademark was applied for registration with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, and was recognized as a green food apple by the National Green Food Development Center; in September 2004, it was rated as a Henan Province Famous Brand Strategy Promotion Committee by the Henan Province Famous Brand Strategy Promotion Committee. The top ten famous brand agricultural products have become the only provincial famous brand agricultural products in Luoyang City. Shangge Town is now the only green food production base in the province. In July 2006, it was awarded the title of "Zhongzhou Famous Town" by the Henan Provincial Department of Construction. Shangge Town has 56,000 acres of cultivated land, of which 46,000 acres are apples. The main varieties grown are Red Fuji, New Red Star, Shouhong, Royal Gala, etc., with an annual output of 50 million kilograms and an annual output value of more than 80 million yuan. It is known as It is known as "the first apple town in Central Plains". Shangge has beautiful mountains and clear waters, sufficient sunlight, large temperature difference between day and night, long frost-free period, fertile soil and no pollution. It is one of the best growing areas for high-quality apples designated by the Ministry of Agriculture. Shangge apples are highly praised by fruit tree experts at all levels and consumers for their bright color, fragrant fragrance, sweet and sour taste, storage and transportation resistance and other characteristics.

Since 1989, it has won 35 high-quality product awards at the national, ministerial and provincial levels. In October 1997, it applied to register the "Shangge" brand trademark with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. In 1998, it was determined by the National Green Food Market Development Center As a green food apple, it was rated as a famous brand agricultural product in Henan Province by the Henan Provincial Brand Readiness Promotion Committee in 2004. It is the only green food apple production base in Henan Province.

The total grain output was 9,965 tons, accounting for 104% of the county’s target. The tobacco planting area is 357 hectares, and the tobacco leaf tax is 1.23 million yuan. Completed the conversion of 150 hectares of farmland into forests, afforestation of 27.11 hectares of four wastelands, 15 kilometers of channel greening, and 2 village greenings. Four new breeding demonstration villages, Shangpozi, Shangge, Miaoao and Chiwa, have been newly developed, with 70 breeding demonstration households. At the end of the year, there were 2,761 large livestock, 3,935 pigs, 4,685 sheep, and 88,228 poultry. Completed meat production of 850 tons, egg production of 577 tons, and milk production of 108 tons. Tobacco Leaf Industry The tobacco leaf planting area in Shangge Town is more than 5,600 acres, covering 18 administrative villages in the town. The town party committee and government regard tobacco leaf planting as a pillar industry to enrich the town and enrich the people. They have been working tirelessly to achieve two highlights: highlighting the role of tobacco leaves in the town’s regional economy. The leading position in development, highlighting the main position of tobacco farmers, through in-depth publicity, cultural mobilization, typical guidance, demonstration, increased investment, and strengthened training, the tobacco industry in our town will develop healthily and rapidly, and the income of the tobacco industry will be among the masses. The proportion of the income is less and less, and it has truly become an industry that strengthens the town and enriches the people. The town party committee and government follow the work idea of ??"expanding the area, increasing the yield, promoting tobacco through science and technology, strengthening the town and enriching the people" and pay close attention to every aspect of tobacco production. In this link, we have popularized practical technologies such as biological control, straw mulching, and soybean milk root filling, and paid close attention to pre-production, mid-production, and post-production services to improve the quality of tobacco leaves, increase people's income, and expand and strengthen the tobacco industry. In 2006, the whole town* ** planted 5,782 acres of tobacco leaves and built 101 new kang houses, including 69 wet kang houses with airflow and 11 semi-intensive kang houses. The purchase of tobacco leaves reached a record high in six years. ** purchased 605,000 kilograms of tobacco leaves and achieved tax revenue 1.124 million yuan.

Apples

In the apple industry, Shangge Town is based on resource advantages, market-oriented, and relying on science and technology to vigorously develop apple production, increase the income of farmers in mountainous areas, and achieve obvious economic benefits. and social benefits. Shangge Town has an apple area of ??46,000 acres, with an average of 3.07 acres per capita. The total apple output is 35 million kilograms, and the per capita apple income is 1,200 yuan, accounting for more than 70% of the per capita net income of farmers in the town. Shangge apples have won a total of 45 ministerial and small-quality product awards. "Shangge" brand apples have won 35 quality product awards. In 1998, they were recognized as green food by the China Green Food Development Center and became the only producer in Henan Province. The green food apple base is allowed to use the green food trademark; in 2004, it was rated as "Henan Province Famous Brand Agricultural Products" by the Henan Province Famous Brand Strategy Promotion Association, and it is also the only agricultural product in Luoyang City to win this honor. Apple production has become an important way for farmers in mountainous areas to increase their income, and is called a "green bank" by fruit farmers. Luoning County Shangge Green Food Co., Ltd. is a leading company established by the Party Committee and Government of Shangge Town, Luoning County to promote the development of apple industrialization. It is a key leading enterprise in agricultural industrialization in Luoyang City. The company has a registered capital of 3 million yuan, a modern cold storage with a storage capacity of 1,000 tons, a fruit trading market covering an area of ??3,000 square meters, a fruit tree hospital, and an apple cider vinegar drink processing factory. The company has assets of 16.5 million yuan and currently has 28 employees, including 18 professional and technical personnel. The company is a comprehensive company based on 3,120 fruit farmers and 46,000 acres of high-quality apple base. It mainly carries out the promotion and application of new technologies and series of services before, during and after production of the apple base. It is a key protected area in Luoning County. enterprise.

In 2007, the town’s apple area reached 3,650 hectares, with the main varieties being Red Fuji, Shouhong, New Red Star, Royal Gala, etc., with an annual output of 100,897 tons and an output value of 130 million yuan. 66.67 hectares of SOD apples and 66.7 hectares of multi-micronutrient apples were promoted, increasing revenue by 4 million yuan. A new 13.33-hectare standard demonstration garden was built, supporting projects such as water diversion, water storage and micro-spraying were completed, and 11 new apple production technologies were promoted. The Shangge Apple Professional Cooperative was established, with 376 members (including 8 collective members). Establish a four-level technology promotion network of cooperatives, village-level service stations, central members, and members to serve apple production.

On September 26, the third Heluo Golden Autumn Shangge Apple Festival was successfully held. During this period, a symposium on investment promotion for economic and trade projects, apple technical knowledge lectures and technical seminars were held, receiving 37,000 tourists, picking 970,000 kilograms of fruit, selling 6 million kilograms of apples, and generating an income of more than 3.6 million yuan. In January 2007, "Shangge Brand" apples were awarded the title of "Member Unit of Henan Trademark Association". In December, "Shangge Brand" apples were awarded the title of "Henan Province Famous Brand Agricultural Products" by the Henan Province Famous Brand Strategy Promotion Committee. Zhuangziping is located in a deep mountainous area. It is two kilometers away from Shangge Town Government and has jurisdiction over eight natural villages: Zhuangziping, Mancaao, Qianzhaigou, Houzhaigou, Xigou, Qiangou, Jiangdi and Yanglin, and ten resident groups. , 290 households, with a population of 1,008, scattered on the slopes of two ditches and three sides. The village is characterized by scattered living and inconvenient transportation. For a long time, although it was within easy reach of the town government, the winding, rugged clay paths made it impossible to walk outside even with deep rubber boots on rainy days, let alone engage in commodity trading. There are many local products in the mountains that rot because they cannot be transported out. Zhuangziping Village has 2,602 acres of cultivated land on the hillside. It has been cultivated extensively for generations. Wheat, black beans, and jade grains each account for one-third of the total, and they have won endless battles. black beans”. In the 1980s, the planting structure began to be adjusted, taking advantage of geographical location, soil climate and other advantages to develop 2,100 acres of apples. There are two acres of orchards per capita. After entering the fruitful period, the per capita annual income is mostly around 1,200 yuan, making it a pillar industry. At the same time, farmers in the village also plant more than 200 acres of tobacco leaves, which is another source of economic income. In addition, walnuts, persimmons, and black locust forests are also a source of income for Zhuangziping people.

In 2003, with the support of higher-level financial poverty alleviation, a two-story, 14-room, 323-square-meter teaching building was built in Zhuangziping, which changed the situation of "native children crawling on the dirt platform". In 2005, fiscal poverty alleviation helped the village build five teachers' dormitories with an area of ??83 square meters and the same number of instruments, books, and laboratories. Also in 2005, the "Village-to-Village" project paved and built two kilometers of cement roads in Zhuangziping, making it possible to go to Gege in windy or rainy weather without having to tread mud, and products from the mountains could be transported to other places unimpeded.

Shangge Town

In 2006, the county party committee and the county government supported Zhuangziping in building a new socialist countryside and promoting the demonstration construction of the whole village. Under the leadership and superiors of the township party committee and township government, With the help of the poverty alleviation department, Zhuangziping people paved and repaired 13 cement roads in the village, covering 586 meters, with a total area of ??6,400 square meters; they renovated 597 meters of broken walls, covering 1,400 square meters. 90 square meters; 2,500 meters of flowering belt, 35 trees, shrubs and trees such as red roses and boxwoods planted; four cultural walls were painted; 85 toilets and circles were improved; 8 cubic meters of biogas were built There are more than 130 pools. It has been realized that "it has been raining for half a month without mud, and the orchids are burning when the methane gas is twisted". While paying close attention to the hardware construction of the new countryside, the unknown members of the two village committees led the 19 Communist Party members in the village to guide the masses to engage in the construction of political civilization, spiritual civilization and other software. The results of "grasping with both hands" enabled Zhuangziping to achieve The six aspects of grassroots organization construction, economic benefits, village customs and customs, farmers' quality, public welfare services, and social security are all good. Twelve rural supermarket chains were built, 15 kilometers of hardened roads to households were built, and 820 household biogas digesters were built (accounting for 128% of the county's goals and tasks). Six drinking water projects were built, solving the problem of drinking water for more than 2,800 people. Invested 200,000 yuan to build a rain increasing and hail eliminating station in Shangge Town. 531 people were identified as rural subsistence allowance recipients, and 191,160 yuan of subsistence allowances were distributed; 19 orphans were rescued, and 18,240 yuan of assistance was distributed.