Country: Belgium
Wellbeing of Farmers: Mental Wellbeing
Key Challenges: Low farm income (market vulnerability), Administrative burden, Lack of generational renewal on farm, Pressure from society/negative perceptions
Key Target Groups: Young farmers, Older farmers, Farmers facing financial difficulties
Farm Size: Small/Family, Medium, Large
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Key contact: Anne-Marie Vandgeenberhe
Email: Anne-Marie.Vandgeenberhe@boerenbond.be
Organization: Boerenbond
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Summary
Questionnaire about 11 competencies, which have been shown to have a positive influence on your entrepreneurial skills. For each question you indicate whether you can perform them and whether you actually (like to) do so.
Output is a personal profile, including accompanying tips and explanations per competency. The profile is a first indication of your entrepreneurial qualities and gives you the opportunity to grow (further) in this.
Objective
To prepare potential future farmers
Activities
Questionnaire
Main Outcome of the activity
Personal profile with advice
Main Practical Recommendations
Better prepare future farmers, getting insight in how you score on the necessary competences of being a farmer and insight into the areas where you need to develop/seek help
Key Stakeholders Involved
- Farmers
- Farmers’ union
- Young Farmers’ organization
- Financial institution
- Accountancy agency
Most Innovative Aspects of the Solution
Specifically aimed at farmers