Farm-based day care on the market: The case of dementia care services in Norway

The paper in the form of short communication deals with the phenomenon of social farming. This is a form of involvement of disadvantaged people in the integration process through agricultural activities. Based on the results of documentary analysis and benchmarking method, we presented experiences from the other European countries. In the Czech Republic, the concept is not widespread, not anchored in legislation and not supported by the public administration. Our proposals were aimed at using existing legislative possibilities, not at proposals that require changes to legal standards or the focus of financial support in the form of subsidies. We propose to use certain tools, namely a social business model or cooperation between a social service provider and a farmer. Furthermore, it is a suitable form of business for public beneficial entities, namely associations and especially institutes. We see suitability in the way of tax optimization.

Section: Theoretical Backgroundmentioning

confidence: 99%

Benchmarking Study of Existing Possibilities for the Development of Social Farming in the Czech Republic

Rajchlová,

Svatošová

2023

“…In recent decades, the targeted inclusion of disadvantaged people, or those with physical, intellectual, mental health or social challenges, into agriculture production and diversification of agricultural activities (multifunctional agriculture) has become known as social agriculture (Mammadova et al, 2021). Numerous other labels have been used to describe care activities that are offered on farm locations including social farming (Di Iacovo and O'Connor, 2009); care farming (Hine et al, 2008) and farming for health (Hassink and Van Dijk, 2006;Farstad et al, 2021). Irrespective of the different labels used, all of the activities referred to above use the farm setting to engage in physical activities and tasks related to farm production or maintenance of the landscape and the provision of services to promote mental and physical health (Briers et al, 2021).…”

Section: The Social Agriculture Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These elements ensure that participants have an enjoyable and meaningful daytime activity where they gain new skills and are part of a social community. The farm setting thus offers participants an informal non-medical care context that differs from the regular services in the health care sector (Elings, 2012;Farstad et al, 2021;Hassink et al, 2011).…”

Section: The Social Agriculture Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social Agriculture in Selected EU Countries: A Market Outlook

Elings

O'Connor

Briers

et al. 2022

Social agriculture is a fast-growing sector in Europe. There is a great diversity in the social agriculture landscape across Europe, depending on the national contexts. The settings in which social agriculture takes place, namely social farms, are innovative because they combine health care and social services with agricultural production. Different participant groups find their place on these social farms. Social agriculture can be beneficial for participants, providers, the environment and the wider society. In this paper, we give an overview of the social agriculture market situation in a selected number of European countries, namely the Netherlands, Flanders (Belgium), Italy, Austria and Ireland. The country focus is largely dictated by the composition of, and the resources available to the project team undertaking this study. To explain how social agriculture is organised in the different European countries reviewed, three main frameworks are used: a multifunctional agriculture, public health and a social inclusion framework. In each of the countries under review, specific regulations, funding mechanisms, cultural values and support organisations provide different contexts for the evolution of social agriculture. A Market Outlook for social agriculture in these selected countries is undertaken which addresses the demand for and supply of such services, the profile of providers and beneficiaries, the key issues relating to funding, policy, certification/quality standards and future trends impacting on the sector. To make the European social agricultural sector more sustainable, it is important to broaden the activities and target groups, raise awareness, increase visibility via communication and tailor and secure funding for the future.

Social Farming: A Systematic Literature Review of the Definition and Context

Jarábková

Chreneková

Varecha

2022

The definition and understanding of the social farming (social agriculture) concept varies from country to country, depending on the specific conditions for its development. The contribution provides a systematic literature review of its definition and context. Scientific publications (134), which deal with the topic of social agriculture in different contexts within different geographical areas, and with different intensity over time, have been analysed. Special attention was paid to case studies. Most of the case studies dealt with Italy, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom and Norway. More than a third of the outputs address the issue of health effects of social farming. Social benefits are the second most frequent topic. Moreover, educational, environmental and economic effects of social agriculture are discussed in the analysed publications with a similar intensity. Green care (social agriculture) farms are significant players in rural development, and work and social inclusion, and can instantly and innovatively react to the local needs.