AGRITOURISM AS A FORM OF INCOME DIVERSIFICATION ON FARMS IN KOŚCIERSKI COUNTY

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore the potential development of agritourism development in the Kościerski region as well as farmers’ interest in and satisfaction with this form of income diversification. The survey was carried out among all farm owners engaging in agritourism activity in the Kościerski Region (44 persons). The research tool was a questionnaire which included questions to identify the level of interest and satisfaction of respondents with the agritourism business. The research shows that getting involved in agritourism represented a real chance to diversify farm income in the Kościerski Region. The natural and agricultural conditions are conducive, and the farmers are trying to provide an adequate standard of accommodation and quality services.<br/><br/>

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Michał Roman, Piotr Prus, Agnieszka Ramczykowska

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  • EP ID EP188658
  • DOI 10.5604/01.3001.0009.8357
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Michał Roman, Piotr Prus, Agnieszka Ramczykowska (2017). AGRITOURISM AS A FORM OF INCOME DIVERSIFICATION ON FARMS IN KOŚCIERSKI COUNTY. Roczniki Naukowe Stowarzyszenia Ekonomistów Rolnictwa i Agrobiznesu, 0(1), 151-157. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-188658