The development of social farming in Italy: A qualitative inquiry across four regions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2017.09.006
Abstract: Abstract In Italy, social farming (SF) did not develop homogeneously across the national territory. In this context, actors with SF aspirations may benefit from knowledge of the factors that fostered the development of SF in… read more here.
Keywords: four regions; farming italy; social farming; development social ... See more keywords
Social Entrepreneurship in Agriculture, a Sustainable Practice for Social and Economic Cohesion in Rural Areas: The Case of the Czech Republic
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DOI: 10.2478/euco-2018-0022
Abstract: Abstract This article pursues an innovative dimension of social entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector that keeps rural areas viable, so-called social farming. Social entrepreneurship appears as an essential driver in the European economy and it… read more here.
Keywords: rural areas; social farming; czech republic; practice social ... See more keywords
Nature-Based Interventions for Mental Health Care: Social Network Analysis as a Tool to Map Social Farms and their Response to Social Inclusion and Community Engagement
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16183501
Abstract: Social farming represents a hybrid governance model in which public bodies, local communities, and economic actors act together to promote health and social inclusion in rural areas. Although relational variables are crucial to foster social… read more here.
Keywords: social inclusion; social network; social farming; network ... See more keywords
Social Farming: An Inclusive Environment Conducive to Participant Personal Growth
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DOI: 10.3390/socsci8110301
Abstract: Social farming can ameliorate the everyday life of people engaged in farming activities, including perceived changes in mood or behavior. It can also be therapeutic, as it can address a range of public health and… read more here.
Keywords: social farming; participant personal; farming inclusive; inclusive environment ... See more keywords