Learning and Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Development: The Use of the Concepts of Boundary Work and Boundary Objects
Summary. Boundary work and boundary objects—tools that bridge different groups and perspectives—drive learning and innovation in multi-actor agricultural networks. Analysis of six case studies shows these mechanisms take diverse forms depending on context and goals, helping align conflicting viewpoints, secure external support, and advance sustainable agriculture. Skilled facilitation of boundary work strengthens both internal network cohesion and external communication.
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Tīsenkopfs, T., Kunda, I., Šūmane, S., Brunori, G., Klerkx, L., & Moschitz, H.. (2015). Learning and Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Development: The Use of the Concepts of Boundary Work and Boundary Objects. The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension. https://doi.org/10.1080/1389224x.2014.991115
Tīsenkopfs, Tālis, et al. “Learning and Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Development: The Use of the Concepts of Boundary Work and Boundary Objects.” The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1080/1389224x.2014.991115.
Tīsenkopfs, Tālis, Ilona Kunda, Sandra Šūmane, Gianluca Brunori, Laurens Klerkx, and Heidrun Moschitz. 2015. “Learning and Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Development: The Use of the Concepts of Boundary Work and Boundary Objects.” The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension. https://doi.org/10.1080/1389224x.2014.991115.
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- 10.1080/1389224x.2014.991115
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- agtech, innovation-networks, climate-and-environment
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- 2026-04-28