Study on Social Farming in Italy

Evaluation of progress and situation through preparation of regional laws and coming law on national level

Abstract

This paper aimed on clear up the situation of Social Farming in Italy which is considered as new frontier of the multifunctionality of agriculture. Although the number of Social Farming activities are increasing rapidly in Europe, there are many different definitions and understandings. Through the study on the opinion paper issued by EESC in 2012 and on coming law for Social Farming issued by Italian minister of agriculture, aimed to evaluate the value and positive effects of Social Farming on society.