Smallholder Organic Farming: An Entrepreneurial Strategy in Harmony with Nature
Journal Title: Environmental Science and Sustainable Development - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
The paper examines the relationship between smallholder organic farming and entrepreneurship taking into account the environmental conservation approach of organic farming and the economic enhancement features of entrepreneurship. Further, it intends to determine through qualitative analysis using case studies how smallholder organic farming can be planned and the competencies needed by an organic farmer when venturing into an organic farm enterprise.
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Dina Cartagena Magnaye,
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