Rural Sociology Group
The Rural Sociology Group of Wageningen University studies the dynamics of rural and regional development processes in Europe.
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Acquisition of two major EC-funded research projects
Recently, two major research proposals have been approved for EC funding (4.5 million Euro). Both projects are co-ordinated by the Rural Sociology Group.
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Call for papers: Knowledge commons for sustainable agricultural innovations
Our research
The research programme of the Rural Sociology Group focuses on the complex whole of transformation processes in rural and metropolitan regions and in the food supply chain. Read more about our research policy, which reflects our identity.
Recent Peer Reviewed Publications
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Social innovation and sustainability; how to disentangle the buzzword and its application in the field of agriculture and rural development
Studies in Agricultural Economics 114 (2012). - p. 57 - 63.
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Agri-Food systems and territorial development: innovations: new dynamics and changing governance mechanisms
In: Farming Systems Research into the 21st Century: The New Dynamic / , Darnhofer, I.. - Dordrecht : Springer, 2012 - ISBN 9789400745025
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Unfolding farm practices: Working toward sustainable food production in the Netherlands and Spain
Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development 2 (2012)2. - ISSN 2152-0801 - p. 129 - 145.