Bridges between family farming and organic farming: a study case of the Iberian Peninsula

Abstract

The aim of this work was to identify procedures adopted by family farms in the centre and north of Portugal and Galicia (Spain), and to verify whether they resemble those used in organic farming. A checklist was prepared in Portuguese and Spanish and applied personally to managers of family farms. The participation was voluntary and 125 valid responses were collected.

Keywords

• family farming
• technical itinerary
• checklist
• cultural practices