2011
DOI: 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2010.09.002
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Farm diversification into tourism – Implications for social identity?

Abstract: a b s t r a c tThis article deals with how diversification and transformation of farming into tourism may influence the social identity of farmers. Based on a study of 19 farms run by couples engaged with agritourism, it shows how the development of tourism on the farms can be understood in a perspective of repeasantization; and how the couples draw on their farm resources, culture and place to sustain the farm. As hosts offering local food, stories, and various activities, they mediate a strong farm identity.… Show more

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“…This is what governs other farmers' impressions, gives status and confirms identity in relation to other farmers (Brandth & Haugen, 2011). These social aspects are likely to be of importance in entrepreneurship.…”
Section: Entrepreneurial Identitymentioning
confidence: 80%
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“…This is what governs other farmers' impressions, gives status and confirms identity in relation to other farmers (Brandth & Haugen, 2011). These social aspects are likely to be of importance in entrepreneurship.…”
Section: Entrepreneurial Identitymentioning
confidence: 80%
“…For example, do personal attachment and the perceived need to "protect" farmer identity (cf. Brandth and Haugen, 2011) promote escalations of commitment that result in larger failures than necessary, in turn making re-entry more difficult? Alternatively, does the fear of losing farmer identity prevent many family owned farms from engaging in entrepreneurial activities that may be risky but also increase their chances of survival?…”
Section: Institutions and Entrepreneurshipmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Such services provide an attractive source of extra income. This development alters the definition of farming (Brandth & Haugen 2011).…”
Section: Rural Localitiesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Brandth and Haugen (2011) offered qualitative insights into this process. In interviews with Norwegian farming couples who are active in agritourism, they demonstrated how offering shelter, food, drinks and stories to tourists changes the selfunderstanding of farmers.…”
Section: Empirical Results About Self-perceptionmentioning
confidence: 99%