Regulations Governing the Awarding of the “Professional Medal for Agriculture” by the Ministry of Agriculture Article 2

Where any citizen of the Republic of China, or any foreigner, meets any of the following criteria, with tangible accomplishments, he or she may be awarded the “Professional Medal for Agriculture” (hereafter “this Medal”) ：1. A person who has made major innovations or shown outstanding effectiveness in policy planning, policy promotion, education, extension, or operational management in the field of agriculture.2. A person who has had major discoveries, inventions, or writings resulting from research or experimental work in the field of agriculture, and whose work has been of very significant benefit in terms of the improvement of agriculture.3. A person who, in a time of extreme emergency or under high- risk circumstances, has responded effectively, appropriately, and in a timely manner, or has undertaken rescue or disasterresponse work under high-risk conditions, thereby protecting major interests of farmers, the public, agencies, or groups.4. A person engaged in agricultural work of an international nature who has advanced the national interest in important ways, has earned international approbation, or has promoted friendly relations with other nations.5. Any other person who has made major contributions to the cause of agriculture deserving official recognition.