Dear Madam / Sir,
This survey takes place within the framework of the FARMLAND project that has been financed by
the LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME Leonardo da Vinci sub-programme, managed by the
Polish Leonardo da Vinci National Agency, for a Transfer of Innovation involving a partnership
constituted of Belgian, Italian, Polish, Romanian and Spanish institutions.
This questionnaire aims to identify some fields of interest and the appropriate training materials
and tools for present and future farmers who are intending to diversify their farm activities by
starting and managing a school farm. General users are farmers, with a specific focus on young
and female farmers.
Many thanks for your kind cooperation,
The FARMLAND project team
Respondent's particulars
see the privacy disclaimer at the end of the questionnaire) *
Region of work:
Agency/Authority: * optional
Position:
Years of experience in this region:
INNOVATIVE TRENDS
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In the area where you work, for which reason do you think that farmers are
introducing some changes such as multifunctional activities (i.e. agro-tourism,
school farm, social farm)? (TICK ONE OR MORE)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
To make their farm more profitable and to earn extra income
To diversify their sources of income, to make it more stable
To make their business more sustainable in the long term.
To give their relatives better employment opportunities.
To receive a grant in form of a project under European funds.
To search for a better way of life.
To escape from unemployment in other sectors.
Others (please specify:.................................................................)
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In your opinion, how innovative are the following activities in your area of action? (1 =
NOT INNOVATIVE AT ALL, 5 = VERY INNOVATIVE)
a.
b.
c.
d.
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f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
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Organic farming (cultivations and livestock breeding)
Biodiversity protection (seed and/or breed saving)
Medicinal plants and health/nutraceutical products
On farm processing of traditional and quality foods°
Courtyard animals
Non food on farm activities (silk, wool and their products)
Nursery, gardening and landscaping
Direct selling of products (various modalities)
Agro-tourism
Outdoor, environmental and didactic tourism
Didactic farms linked to agricultural and environmental issues
Social farms to support people with social impairment or disabilities
Biomass for renewable energy or composting
Solar and wind energy production
Others (please specify:………………………………………………..)
°(e.g. PDO, Protected Designation of Origin; PGI, Protected Geographical Indication;
TSG, Traditional Specialty Guaranteed, or other local produces)
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Which innovative activities that you have indicated above are or could be interesting
for young farmers, women, and new farmers in your area of action? (TICK ONE OR
MORE)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
Organic farming (cultivations and livestock breeding)
Biodiversity protection (seed and/or breed saving)
Medicinal plants and health/nutraceutical products
On farm processing of traditional and quality foods
Courtyard animals (e.g. sheep ,goat, chicken, rabbit, donkey, horse, cow,..)
Non food on farm activities (silk, wool and their products)
Nursery, gardening and landscaping
Direct selling of products (various modalities)
Agro-tourism
Outdoor, environmental and didactic tourism
Didactic farms linked to agricultural and environmental issues
Social farms to support people with social impairment or disabilities
Biomass for renewable energy or composting
Solar and wind energy production
Others (please specify:…………………………………………………………)
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TRAINING NEEDS
4
Associated to the interesting activities you have indicated above, which ones do you
think that farmers in general and more specifically young and female farmers aiming
at starting a school farm require more training? (TICK ONE OR MORE)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
Organic farming (cultivations and livestock breeding)
Biodiversity protection (seed and/or breed saving)
Medicinal plants and health/nutraceutical products
On farm processing of traditional and quality foods
Courtyard animals (e.g. sheep ,goat, chicken, rabbit, donkey, horse, cow,..)
Non food on farm activities (silk, wool and their products)
Nursery, gardening and landscaping
Direct selling of products (various modalities)
Agro-tourism
Outdoor, environmental and didactic tourism
Didactic farm activities linked to agricultural and environmental issues
Social farm activities to support people with social impairment or disabilities
Biomass for renewable energy or composting
Solar and wind energy production
Others (please specify:…………………………………………………………)
SCHOOL FARM SPECIALTIES
5
What are, according to your experience as a trainer, the most interesting specialities
for didactic farms, from the following ones?
(TICK 3 CHOICES)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
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From wheat to bread and noodles
From nectar to honey and other bee products
From milk to cheese
From fruit to jam
From grape to wine and spirits
From barley to beer
Renewable energy sources & waste recycling
Multi-purpose use of wood
From vegetables to preserves & pickles
From olives to extra-virgin olive oil
Courtyard farm animals
Organic farming & biodiversity
Officinal plants & nutraceutical products
From pastures to meat and milk
From natural fibres (wool, silk, hemp, flax,..) to handicrafts
Other (please specify:………………………………………………….)
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INFORMATION AND TRAINING
6
Do you think that relevant information and training for school farm management are easily
available in your area of work?
YES
NO
Why?_______________________________________________________________
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What kind of learning do you think that the farmers in general and more specifically
young and female farmers starting and managing a school farm would prefer? (TICK
ONE OR MORE)
a. Residential courses, lasting one week
b. Non residential courses, with lectures spread over several weeks or
months
c. Self long distance learning (offline courses via internet)
d. Video-conference organized by the training centre
e. Learning by doing, with meetings at, and visits to pilot farm(s)
f. Blended methodology (front classroom, online and offline training)
g. Others (please specify:………………………………………………..)
The filled questionnaire should be sent, by email or by fax, to
Name and Surname
Email
Fax no.
Thanks for your collaboration.
The FARMLAND project team
*This questionnaire is committed to user privacy. Personal data will not be published or diffused.
The policy on "protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the
Community institutions" is based on Regulation (EC) N° 45/2001 of the European Parliament and
of the Council of 18 December 2000 and/or national law on privacy.
Thank you very much for your kind collaboration!
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