日治時期，白米社區成為生產石灰石的礦業重鎮。1960-80年代，這裡有10多家生產「石米仔」(石灰石)的工廠，產量佔全國80%。

為守護社區環境，與礦石加工產業共存，白米社區透過振興木屐產業進行社區營造，凝聚社區共識，讓社區找到一條發展的道路。

現在，白米社區則從木屐產業走向生態復育，期望透過江某樹的培育，種下社區生機與新的展望，持續社區生活與產業發展的溫柔革命。

During the Japanese Colonial period, Baimi community was a major mineral hub that produced limestone, accounting for 80% of Taiwan’s production.
To protect the environment and coexist with mineral processing industry, Baimi community carries out community building through revitalization of the clogs industry, forging community consensus.
Now, Baimi community has shifted from clogs industry to ecological restoration, planting new vitality and outlook for the community, and continuing the gentle revolution of community life and industrial development.