Extending the concept of social farming: Rural development and the fight against organized crime in disadvantaged areas of southern Italy

Elsen, Susanne; Fazzi, Luca

doi:10.1016/j.jrurstud.2021.03.009

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“…In particular, environmental and even social volunteering are niche activities that could be promoted and incentivized so as to increase the participation of young people and of youth associations in general [53]. They could also enhance the role played by older people [54]; "social farming" through third sector organizations [55,56]; or the fight against social inequality, fostering the social inclusion of marginal groups and certain ethnic minorities; and the fight against poverty, among other aspects, that should be considered by these organizations [57]. The vacuum created by this relative lack of representation, mobilization, and leadership has been filled by the Local Action Groups, who are also members of this third sector, although they are not studied in this paper.…”

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The Third Sector: The “Other” Actors of Rural Development, Andalusia 2000–2015

García¹,

Valverde²,

Pérez³

et al. 2021

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Civil society plays an essential role in the development of our rural areas. In spite of this, little research has been conducted on the role of non-profit organizations, often referred to in general terms as the third sector, within the framework of the LEADER program for rural development, especially in such a large geographical area as Andalusia, the study area of this research. The diversity of the groups that make up the “Others” group of rural development stakeholders is one of its most important characteristics. Over the course of the study period (2000–2015), these organizations have played a very significant role in Andalusia in both quantitative and qualitative terms. In order to find out more about the diversity of third sector organizations and to quantify and evaluate their importance, we carried out a detailed analysis of all the LEADER projects commenced in Andalusia between 2000 and 2015. The quantitative and quantitative results obtained highlight the diversity of these projects and how widely their presence varied from one type of rural area to the next. Our research reopens the debate about the growing role played by non-profit organizations in developed societies at a global level and within LEADER in particular.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Third Sector: The “Other” Actors of Rural Development, Andalusia 2000–2015

García¹,

Valverde²,

Pérez³

et al. 2021

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“…In a broader definition, social farming can be defined as a set of activities that use agricultural resources, whether plant or animal, to create social services in rural or peri-urban areas, such as rehabilitation, therapy, sheltered employment, lifelong learning and other activities that contribute to social integration (Gallis, ed., 2007; The European Economic and Social Committee, 2013) or as a form of sustainable agriculture to enable recreation and provision of social, health, therapeutic and educational services or social inclusion (Knapik, 2018). Social farming is an innovative approach that interconnects multifunctional agriculture and social or health services at the local level (Di Hine et al, 2008;Haubenhofer et al, 2010;Loryente et al, 2016;Fazzi, 2021 andTulla et al, 2014;Guirado et al, 2017;Hassink et al, 2016). At the same time, the authors emphasize the broad-scale positive effects brought by this combination of concepts to different groups of people.…”

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Social Farming: A Systematic Literature Review of the Definition and Context

Jarábková

Chreneková

Varecha

2022

European Countryside

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The definition and understanding of the social farming (social agriculture) concept varies from country to country, depending on the specific conditions for its development. The contribution provides a systematic literature review of its definition and context. Scientific publications (134), which deal with the topic of social agriculture in different contexts within different geographical areas, and with different intensity over time, have been analysed. Special attention was paid to case studies. Most of the case studies dealt with Italy, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom and Norway. More than a third of the outputs address the issue of health effects of social farming. Social benefits are the second most frequent topic. Moreover, educational, environmental and economic effects of social agriculture are discussed in the analysed publications with a similar intensity. Green care (social agriculture) farms are significant players in rural development, and work and social inclusion, and can instantly and innovatively react to the local needs.

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“…Agritourism helps promote small minority farms by providing entertainment, education, and unique local culture exploration (Brune, Knollenberg, Stevenson, Barbieri, & Schroeder-Moreno, 2021). Stakeholders in agriculture who prioritize collective welfare and social stability encourage economic development (Brune et al, 2021;Elsen & Fazzi, 2021). The impact of successful minority farms can influence younger generations to model sustainable entrepreneurial endeavors.…”

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Farmers Market Survival in Appalachia during the COVID-19 Pandemic

McAdoo¹

2022

OJBM

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The farming industry contributed $134.7 billion to the United States economy or roughly 0.6 percent of GDP. Farmers operating during the COVID-19 pandemic faced challenges receiving funding, retaining staff, and competing with national conglomerates. A value central to farmers includes workable solutions to feeding communities. The problem for minority farmers in Appalachia is magnetized when considering their lack of access to resources. This article highlights minority farmers' and farmers markets' contributions to the region and their struggles. I interviewed members of Organization X, a non-profit organization that seeks to provide multiple resources for Kentucky farmers and families, to understand the resources and barriers minority farmers in Appalachia encounter to during the COVID-19 pandemic. The best way to reach this understanding was to speak with individuals working directly with minority farmers and famer's markets. The researcher was interested in understanding what resources minority farmers used to survive in the Appalachian region due to the region's poverty and recent small business closures. This understanding could help farmers leverage resources to reduce the impacts of external market forces. In a personal interview, I asked representatives of the non-profit organization, Organization X, "What barriers do minority farm owners face in sustaining their operations? How has COVID-19 impacted minority farmers and farmers markets? What has your organization learned in meeting the needs of the community, and what are the future opportunities for farmers in Appalachia?" I used the SET framework to provide an understanding on customer-farmer relationships. This research helps further knowledge on tools minority farmers can use to sustain their businesses.

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Extending the concept of social farming: Rural development and the fight against organized crime in disadvantaged areas of southern Italy

Cited by 17 publications

References 16 publications

The Third Sector: The “Other” Actors of Rural Development, Andalusia 2000–2015

The Third Sector: The “Other” Actors of Rural Development, Andalusia 2000–2015

Social Farming: A Systematic Literature Review of the Definition and Context

Farmers Market Survival in Appalachia during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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