Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science
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AGRICULTURE AND THE SOCIAL FARM: EXPRESSION OF THE MULTIFUNCTIONAL MODEL OF AGRICULTURE AS A SOLUTION TO THE ECONOMIC CRISIS IN RURAL AREAS
T. Abbate, M. Lanfranchi, V. Dimitrova, C. Giannetto
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to portray the main features and characteristics of the social farms and to examine how these organizations can contribute to the definition and the implementation of new pathways of change in rural areas, providing several benefits for individual with specific needs and local community. This close analisys addresses conceptual issues useful to understanding the main activities and initiatives to better answer to the needs of different involved actors, such as individuals, farmers, and local community.
Keywords: multifunctional model of agriculture; rural areas; social farm
Date published: 2017-09-15
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