Continuing vocational training of farmers: the case of young farmers in the Greek district of Imathia

Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 2

Abstract

Abstract: This paper aims at identifying the views of young farmers of Imathia Perfecture for continuing education and explore their expectations of future programs, in order to exploit the design of new educational programs. The survey involved 14 young farmers of the county. Research under the qualitative approach, used the semi-structured interview as a tool for data collection. Research findings showed that young farmers understand the benefits and importance of continuing education although is difficult to define precisely. As for future projects they wish to include more practical to approach issues of new crops and farming techniques, but also issues about promotional products such as marketing. Although they learn mainly through non-formal learning, they consider that the most appropriate way of learning is the organized educational programs with greater specificity. They want to participate in the design of programs that concern them and are ready to accept different teaching methods such as problem solving and travel a short distance to participate in education. Keywords: young farmers, continuing education, opinions, expectations, trainings farmers.

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V. Brinia, M. Tsiliopoulou

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V. Brinia, M. Tsiliopoulou (2015). Continuing vocational training of farmers: the case of young farmers in the Greek district of Imathia. Scholars Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, 2(2), 135-137. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-380983