Abstract
The main research problem discussed in this paper involves evaluation of the motives of agricultural producers for pursuing and developing organic production. The aim of this study is to identify and evaluate the role of social values in stimulating decisions of involvement in organic production. Analytical observations were conducted on the basis of responses to surveys on a nation-representative sample in Poland (350 conventional farms and 70 organic farms in 2011; 260 conventional farms and 65 organic farms in 2019). Analyses were conducted in relation to the potential and perspectives for development of organic farming. They were focused on identifying the original motives for such decisions (incentives and disincentives). This allowed for effective evaluation of both the trend and the pace of the studied processes. The development potential of organic farming in Poland was estimated at 5–15% of the total number of farms. The most important factors encouraging farmers to take up production are associated with social values (care for the natural environment and family health). A significant chance for the development of organic production is the expected demand growth, which is also related to social values: the increasing environmental awareness and environmental change of consumption patterns.
Highlights
While decisions made by farmers do not necessarily result in the formation of enterprises designed to address specific social goals, it can be assumed that such goals may play the role of motivating factors in the transition into organic farming
The aim of this study was achieved owing to the analyses of secondary data and to the results of a Polish nationwide survey conducted with the application of the CATI (Computer Assisted Telephone Interview) method twice, i.e., in 2011 and 2019, in two groups of farmers: conventional farm owners and organic farm owners
The results presented the opinions of farmers on economic, environmental, and social aspects of organic farming, including trainings on methods of production and administrative procedures
Summary
Social entrepreneurship refers to economic activities, the specific nature of which consists in the goal of the actions taken being determined in a manner that is different from the traditional one Their goal is, above all, to create social values. Social value is intended to provide future benefits to the society as a whole Identification of this particular determinant of entrepreneurship may proceed through verification of activities against the associated Sustainable Development Goals. According to the EU A Farm to Fork Strategy adopted in 2020, 25% of the EU’s agricultural land will be under organic farming by 2030 [1] It is one of key elements of the European Green Deal which sets out how to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. It aims to relate to food safety, i.e., the supply of high-quality and safe food
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