Dong Rung Van Ho Cooperative

Dong Rung Van Ho Cooperative operates in Ban Bo, Chieng Yen commune, Van Ho district, Son La province (old) — where 59 households with more than 200 people jointly build “Heritage Agricultural Village” with the companionship of Agritage Vietnam Social Enterprise.

Dong Rong Van Ho Cooperative has developed the Dong Rong Agricultural Products brand with two typical product lines: Dong Rong Bearded Rice and Dong Rong Native Seeds. The villagers both use the ancient knowledge of the Thai and Muong people in the way to bring water from the stream to the field for irrigation through the system of ditches and bamboo pipes, and use native plants that grow naturally around the village such as oval trees, pelargonium, chili, garlic, ginger to create biological pesticides and commit to agricultural cultivation according to organic standards PGS – Particicipatory monitoring system.

Besides, the landscape environment here is imprinted with indigenous marks with old forests, natural fish springs, native vegetation and a system of gardens and forests that improve the slope — creating a unique experience of both agriculture and ecology. The cooperative also prioritizes the development of local human resources (70% are indigenous people) and the close connection between production – conservation – community.

1. Pristine nature and rare experiences

Old forests, waterfalls, fish streams, terraced fields… all create a pristine, rustic but vibrant picture. Coming here, you can:

• • Waterfall bath in the middle of the cool mountains and forests
  • Soak your feet with wild medicinal leaves picked by people themselves
  • Walking through the forest, listening to stories about precious medicinal plants
  • Sitting on an “iron buffalo” to experience farming like a native

Each experience is new, hard to find in common tourist destinations.

2. Unique cuisine – Unforgettable taste

Can’t miss the cozy table with purple sticky rice, grilled chicken, stream fish, native black pork, paired banh chung – dishes associated with Thai life and Tet holidays. Each dish is made from clean, organic ingredients, grown by people themselves. While enjoying, visitors can hear stories about customs and the meaning of each dish, making the meal a cultural journey.

3. Organic agricultural products – Value from healthy soil

Dong Rong Cooperative is famous for dull rice – a rare, low-sugar, healthy, and especially suitable for diabetics. There are also wild bamboo shoots, peanuts, sticky corn, black beans… all of which are produced organically, keeping their natural flavor. Not only a specialty, this is also a testament to people’s efforts in preserving land, water, and sustainable farming traditions.

4. Community story – The journey from difficulty to change

In the past, people faced many difficulties in the production and consumption of agricultural products. But thanks to the establishment of cooperatives and the development of community tourism, life has flourished: roads, electricity, stable income from tourism and clean agriculture. Coming here, visitors not only visit, but also directly contribute to the development of the village – a journey with deep human significance.