From a humble beginning of cultivating rice and fruit, with income fluctuating unpredictably with seasons and market whims, Trần Hồng Quan (53, from Trường Long Tây commune, Cần Thơ) has emerged as one of three individuals in Cần Thơ honored by the Central Vietnam Farmers’ Association as an "Outstanding Vietnamese Farmer" in 2025. This recognition is a testament to his innovative model of raising soft-shell turtles.