Transition Management and Social Innovation in Rural Areas: Lessons from Social Farming

Francesco Di Iacovo, Roberta Moruzzo, Cristiano Rossignoli, Paola Scarpellini · 2014 · The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension

Summary. Social farming in Italy demonstrates how rural areas can manage transitions toward sustainability by integrating agricultural, health, and education sectors. The study shows that linking public and private actors through collective learning creates social innovation and new economic value. Extension services must be redesigned to support these cross-sector partnerships, helping rural communities adapt to welfare state challenges and build inclusive, sustainable development.

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  title   = {Transition Management and Social Innovation in Rural Areas: Lessons from Social Farming},
  author  = {Francesco Di Iacovo and Roberta Moruzzo and Cristiano Rossignoli and Paola Scarpellini},
  journal = {The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension},
  year    = {2014},
  doi     = {10.1080/1389224x.2014.887761},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1080/1389224x.2014.887761}
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DOI

10.1080/1389224x.2014.887761

Countries

Italy

Regions

Europe

Categories

innovation-networks, regional-innovation-systems, policy

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2026-04-28