女性農業者のキャリア形成を促進する支援のあり方

家族農業経営における人事管理を視点として

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This study analyzes farm management for advancing the careers of female farmers from the view that their growth as professionals is necessary to develop both the farm business and regional agriculture. Firstly, three factors which prevent female farmers from advancing their career were clarified by reviewing other studies. These factors are based on the financial unity of “the farm business and the household economy” which is one of the features of Japanese family farms. This tends to subordinate the position of female farmers in the farm. Secondly, case studies were conducted by applying the concept of a “mentor” which has been used in the area of management studies of firms in other sectors. As a result, we arrived at four findings In the area of human resource management in family farms: 1) “Partners” have to work to advance the career of the female farmers by assisting them in both the household and farm management. In the farm management, teaching skills, evaluating performances of the female farmer, and scheduling tasks are Important roles of the partners. 2) Evaluating the performance of the female farmer correctly and positioning her as a precious human resource is necessary. 3) Developing farm business by utilizing career of the female farmer is highly effective for both the farm business and advancing her career. 4) The function of mentors from outside is important for female farmers who do not have other careers.