In the 1960s, the development of high-altitude agriculture added a glorious page to the history of Taiwanese farming. It was a matter of pride for Taiwan that people had successfully learned how to grow temperate-zone fruits in a sub-tropical country. And people were even more proud of the legendary exploits of, and spirit shown by, retired soldiers and officers in paving the way for development of mountain areas.
民國五十年代，高海拔農業的開發，曾為台灣農業寫下輝煌歷史，溫帶水果在亞熱帶栽種成功的奇蹟是台灣的驕傲，退除役官兵開山墾荒的刻苦精神更傳為美談。