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It has often been said that “If you’ve seen one rural town, you’ve seen one rural town.”  This observation is certainly true as each community has its own geography, history, natural resources, climate, and demographics.  However, the unique nature of each town should not serve as a barrier for sharing success stories and best practices because communities – particularly small towns – can learn much from each other about building partnerships, seeking innovative funding opportunities, and encouraging community participation in economic development projects.

While not every small town will have the same local assets and advantages described in these case studies, every community does have the opportunity to look at itself, bring residents and elected officials together, and set a vision for how to take advantage of local assets in whatever form they take.  It is the goal of these case studies  to provide a snapshot of a few communities that have succeeded in beginning to make those visions a reality.   Click here for an overview of the case studies

Featured Case Studies:

  • Las Vegas, New Mexico
  • Guthrie, Kentucky
  • Potosi, Wisconsin
  • Greenville, Kentucky
  • Lavonia, Georgia
  • Sheridan County, Wyoming
  • Lewistown, Pennsylvania
  • Clinton, Iowa
  • Rome, Georgia

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Contact Brett Schwartz, Program Manager, at  [email protected]  or 202.624.7736 with any inquiries.

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These case studies were researched and written by NADO Research Foundation Fellows Parrish Bergquist and Brett Schwartz. NADO Associate Director Kathy Nothstine provided editorial review and guidance. This project is based in part upon work supported by the Federal Highway Administration under Agreement No. DTFH61-10-C-00047 and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under Agreement No.  DCSGP0003-11. The substance and findings of the work are dedicated to the public. The author and publisher are solely responsible for the accuracy of the statements and interpretations contained in this publication. Such interpretations do not necessarily reflect the views of the Government or the NADO Research Foundation.

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Regional Development Researcher Andrew Coker joined the NADO team in March of 2023 after spending two and a half years as the Regional Economic Resiliency Coordinator at West Central Arkansas Planning and Development District. Andrew holds a bachelor’s degree from Hendrix College and a master’s degree from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service.

At NADO, Andrew conducts research on the newest economic and community development best practices from Economic Development Districts across the country. He helps produce easily digestible information on complex regional issues through case studies, tip sheets, and research reports. Andrew also hosts training and professional development opportunities including conference sessions and virtual webinars for member regional development organizations.

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As a NADO Senior Program Manager, Jack leads capacity-building and peer-learning work supporting energy communities in economic transition, regional resilience, and recreation economies. He also helps with the EDA-Austin training program Emerging Leaders.

Jack is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and is a member of the American Planning Association (APA) in the Regional & Intergovernmental Planning division. He also serves on the Emory & Henry College Alumni Board.

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Karron came to NADO after four years in the classroom teaching at The New Century School and Old Mill Middle North where he received the Patriot of the Year award. He attended Towson University and the University of Maryland Global Campus and holds a bachelor’s in international studies and humanities.

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Laurie holds a bachelor’s in public affairs and government from Mount Vernon College and a master’s in health services administration from The George Washington University. Prior to NADO, Laurie spent time as a Field Specialist and an Eagle Staff Fund Director at First Nations Development Institute.

When she’s taking a rare reprieve from her NADO work, Laurie enjoys traveling domestically and internationally to visit friends and family.

Jamie McCormick joined the NADO team as a Policy Fellow first in 2019, then moved into her current role as Legislative Associate in 2021. As Legislative Associate, Jamie keeps NADO members apprised of any policy and regulatory issues and communicates NADO’s policy priorities to federal stakeholders and partner organizations. She is also the first stop for members with inquiries on policy issues. The planning and execution of NADO & DDAA’s annual Washington Conference is also managed by Jamie.

Jamie holds a dual bachelor’s in political science and international relations from The State University of New York College at Geneseo and a master’s in international development studies from The George Washington University. In addition to her roles at NADO, Jamie also worked as a Legislative Assistant for the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association.

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Brett Schwartz began at NADO in 2012 as a Research Fellow after earning his J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law. The following year, he was promoted to Program Manager and has now been leading as an Associate Director since 2018. Brett is responsible for managing NADO’s Economic Development District Community of Practice (EDD CoP) , as well as researching and monitoring the latest trends in regional economic development and resilience, including best practices for the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) . With more than a decade of experience on the NADO team, Brett is a dynamic relationship builder helping connect and build capacity among the national network of regional development organizations.

Brett also holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and a master’s from Trinity College Dublin, as well as a certificate in mediation training. He’s a member of Catalyst Grantmakers of San Diego and Imperial Counties and was a participant in the 2021-22 Field Trips to the Future Cohort .

Brett is one of NADO’s West Coast team members residing in San Diego, CA where he enjoys spending time outdoors, attending concerts and festivals, and soaking up life as a parent of two young children.  

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An experienced nonprofit communications professional, Katie has worked for organizations in western North Carolina for nearly a decade. She holds a bachelor’s in communications from Wingate University where she was a four-year student athlete. Katie has also completed Vision Henderson County, a comprehensive leadership development program that promotes informed and committed civic volunteerism.

Katie stays busy trying to keep up with her two young sons whom she enjoys exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains with. Traveling to new and favorite places and cheering on the Atlanta Braves are some of her family’s favorite pastimes.

Senior Program Manager Ciara Ristig has been a member of the NADO team since 2021, and helps with NADO’s EDD Community of Practice, EDD staff capacity building and other grants on a range of subjects, including equity and solar energy. Before NADO, Ciara worked as a Planner for the County of Santa Barbara and an Assistant Project Manager for REM Consult. Ciara holds a bachelor’s in urban studies and French from Bryn Mawr and a master’s in urban studies from Ecole d’Urbanisme de Paris.

When she’s not traveling, you can find her outrigger paddling and serving on the board of the Blue Sky Center in New Cuyama, CA, near her home base of Santa Barbara.

Carrie Kissel has been a member of the NADO team since 2005 when she began as a Research Fellow. She later moved into the roles of Program Manager in 2006, and then Associate Director in 2011. Carrie holds a bachelor’s in anthropology from Ball State University and a master’s in public anthropology from American University. As Associate Director, Carrie oversees NADO’s work in rural transportation and rural wealth creation. She provides technical assistance and support to rural regions on transportation and economic development issues and develops training and peer exchange events on transportation issues and rural wealth creation as an economic development strategy.

Carrie is a member of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) and secretary of TRB’s Rural Transportation Issues Coordinating Council. She is also a member of the American Anthropological Association and the National Association for the Practice of Anthropology.

Reading, gardening, hiking, and kayaking are a few of Carrie’s hobbies, and she organizes and facilitates a DEI/social justice-focused book club in her community.

Melissa Levy has worked at NADO as a Regional Development Researcher since February 2023 and is the Principal Consultant at her own firm specializing in wealth-based economic development consulting. With a career spanning nearly 30 years, Melissa brings a breadth of knowledge to her role as a Regional Development Researcher. Melissa provides in-depth research, coaching, and training on regional economic resilience, rural wealth creation strategies, and economic development.

Melissa is a North American Food Systems Network trained AgriCluster Resilience and Expansion (ACRE) facilitator and a WealthWorks coach, facilitator, and trainer. In addition to her professional work, Melissa serves on the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Council, on the board of the Hinesburg Community Resource Center, and on the Hinesburg Economic Development Committee.

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She holds an undergraduate degree from Andhra University and a master’s from JNT University in India, as well as a master’s in city and regional planning from the University of Texas at Arlington. Krishna is also a certified Smart Cities Academy Practitioner and holds the Location Advantage certificate from geographic information system software company ESRI.

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The ways that different places and people interact with tech-based economic development is incredibly varied — geography, demographics, and the make-up of a local and regional economy all play into the ways the economic development happens. 

Throughout 2021, the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) and Rural Innovation Strategies, Inc. (RISI) received funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Research and National Technical Assistance (RNTA) program to think critically about tech-based economic development in rural places across the country. How have rural communities experienced the process of digital economic development? What challenges did they face? What types of unexpected opportunities did they encounter? And what types of economic forces impacted their efforts? 

This deep dive led to the creation of two different series of publications: a set of five qualitative case studies to understand the experiences of rural places undertaking digital economic development and a set of five policy/research briefs to assess the economic factors that are most likely to impact rural places in the U.S. in the coming years.

At a February roundtable webinar event, our team offered insight into the three major trends from across all the research. Several rural practitioners joined us to compare  their practical, on-the-ground context with the data and theory we gathered throughout our work. 

Now, this entire suite of resources detailing how rural communities across the country are grappling with tech-based economic development is available to anyone — rural community leaders, economic development practitioners, policymakers, and residents alike. Each of the case studies even includes a Rural Economic Development Toolkit designed as a way to guide local leaders through questions to help them think about their own potential on a variety of topics concerning their own digital/tech-based economic development. 

Below you can find a glimpse into each of the case studies and reports:

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Meet rural ecosystem leaders and learn about their tech-enabled economic development efforts. ( If planning to use any of the visualizations included, please cite using the following format: Courtesy: the Center on Rural Innovation).

The first case study delves into the challenges and obstacles that rural communities face when applying for federal funding programs to support tech-based economic development. In Ada, a city of around 17,2000 located on Chickasaw land in southeastern Oklahoma, local leaders relied on close partnerships and brought in outside expertise as they managed  limited local staff capacity, secured a community match, grappled with complex funding processes, and navigated relationships in a small community.  Read the case study.

Portsmouth, a city of over 18,250 in Scioto County, Ohio, offers insight into how rural communities can harness a varied array of funding sources to facilitate the staffing, programming, and physical space needed to foster a digital economy ecosystem. Ecosystem leaders gained financial support from private donations, grants from foundations, the federal government, and regional agencies, as well as ongoing community sponsorship. And they did so by creating a clear vision of their work, building deep relationships with funders, and taking advantage of capacity-building opportunities. Read the case study.

In the southwestern Wisconsin city of Platteville, population roughly 12,000, partners across sectors and disciplines came together in an effort to establish thriving tech-based economic development and a cohesive digital economy ecosystem. From higher education, to regional economic development, to business, the central leaders in Platteville’s endeavors all served a unique and purposeful role in fostering tech entrepreneurship and bridging the “town-gown divide.”  Read the case study.  

The case of Red Wing, Minnesota, exemplifies how a rural community can take a regional approach to tech-based economic development. Red Wing is one of several rural places across southeastern Minnesota that is interconnected by the Entrepreneurs First (E1) Collaborative, which helps connect aspiring entrepreneurs to resources and services that are dispersed throughout the region. Operating on a level that goes beyond town lines has helped to break down silos between organizations, facilitate knowledge sharing, build a broad network of entrepreneurs and supports, and create more tech-centric work opportunities. Read the case study .

The fifth case study offers a comparison between two places that are at different stages of their tech-based economic development: Ruston, Louisiana, and Newport, Arkansas. As a city of 22,100 in northern Louisiana, Ruston is home to Louisiana Tech University, while Newport is a small city of 8,000 in northeast Arkansas that is to Arkansas State University-Newport, a local community college. Ruston began receiving grants to support tech-based economic development in the early 2000s, while Newport started its efforts in 2020. In both places, the higher education institutions offer three central types of resources for the digital economy: partnership, physical infrastructure, and a talent pipeline. Read the case study.

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Please see Chapter 6 Rural Development Case Study Questions and answers below. We have provided Case Study Questions for Class 11 Economics with answers for all chapters. Students should read the case study for Chapter 6 Rural Development which is an important chapter in Class 11 Economics and then attempt the questions provided below. Our teachers have provided answers too so that students can check their solutions.

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CASE STUDY-1

Tamil Nadu Women in Agriculture (TANWA) is a project initiated in Tamil Nadu to train women in latest agricultural  techniques. It induces women to actively participate in raising agricultural productivity and family income. At a Farm  Women’s Group in Thiruchirapalli, run by Anthoniammal, trained women are successfully making and selling vermicompost and earning money from this venture. Many other Farm Women’s Groups are creating savings in their group by functioning like mini banks through a micro-credit system. With the accumulated savings, they promote small-scale household activities like mushroom cultivation, soap manufacture, doll making or other income- generating activities.

Questions :

Question. Self help groups and micro credit programmes are an emerging phenomenon in the context of ______________ credit. (rural/urban).  

Question. Institutional sources of credit has gone a long way in liberating the farmers from the debt trap of Mahajans and money lenders. (true / false)  

Question. Define the concept of micro-credit. 

Answer . It refers to small loans meant for the impoverished people.

Question. Name any two non-farm activities to generate income in rural areas.

Answer . Animal husbandry, fisheries horticulture, cottage and small scale industry.

CASE STUDY-2

Agricultural credit in India is available to farmers and other people working in the farming sector in India from various sources. Short and medium term agricultural credit requirements of farmers and others employed in the agricultural sector in India are usually met by the government, money lenders, and co-operative credit societies. Farmers with long-term loan requirements, such as a long-term Agri loan or a loan for agri land purchase, can avail of loans from land development banks, the Indian government, and money lenders.

Question. Which are the two sources of agricultural credit in India?

Answer . (a) Non-institutional sources               (b) Institutional sources

Question. Why do farmers need credit?

Answer . Due to long time gap between crop sowing and realisation of income.

Question. Name some institutional sources of agricultural credit.

Answer . NABARD, Co-operative Credit Societies, Commercial banks, Regional Rural Bank e.t.c

Question______ is the apex institution in rural financing, established in _____. 

 National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development ( NABARD), 1982

CASE STUDY-3

Agricultural diversification includes two aspects: one relates to change in cropping pattern and the relates to a shift of workforce from agriculture to other allied activities (livestock, poultry ,fisheries etc.) and non-agriculture sector. The need for diversification arises from the fact that there is greater risk in depending exclusively on farming for livelihood. Diversification towards new areas is necessary not only to reduce the risk from agriculture sector but also to productive sustainable livelihood options to rural area.

Question. Define Agricultural diversification.

Answer . Diverting from same crop production to another option for rural development is called Agricultural diversification.

Question. Give two aspects of agricultural diversification.

Answer . Two aspects: a.) Diversification of crop production b.) Diversification of productive activities

Question. The need for diversification arises to avoid the risk ____________ and also to provide _____________.   

dependent on farming for livelihood, productive sustainable livelihood options to rural people.

Question. Name the major fish producing states of India.

Answer . India is the second largest producer of fish in the world. The states of West Bengal, Kerala, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are the major producers of marine products. 

CASE STUDY-4

In agriculture, due to long time gap between crop sowing and realisation of income,farmers are in strong need for credit.Farmers need money to meet initial investment on seeds, fertilisers, implements and other family expenses of marriage, death,religious ceremonies, etc. So, credit is one of the important factors, which contribute to agricultural production. An efficient and effective rural credit delivery system is crucial for raising agricultural productivity and incomes.

Question. Which one of the following is not a non-institutional source of credit? (a) Money lenders (b) Co-operative Credit (c) Traders and commission agents (d) Land development bank   

Question. __________ ( NABARD/ RBI) is the Apex Bank which coordinates the functioning of different financial institutions, working for expansion of rural credit. 

Answer. Regulated markets were organised to protect the farmers from the malpractices of consumers. (True/ False)  

Question. What is the main aim of co-operative marketing societies?  

Answer . The main aim of co-operative marketing is to realise fair price for farmers’ products.

CASE STUDY-5

At the time of independence, money lenders and traders exploited small and marginal farmers and landless labourers by lending to them on high interest rates and by manipulating the accounts to keep them in a debt-trap. A major change occurred after 1969 when India adopted social banking and multi agency approach to adequately meet the needs of rural credit. The institutional structure of rural banking today consists of a set of multi agency institutions, namely, commercial banks, regional rural banks, cooperatives and land development banks. They are expected to dispense adequate credit at cheaper rates. Recently, self help groups have emerged to fill the gap in the formal credit system. The SHGs promoter thrift in small proportions by a minimum contribution from each member. From the pooled money, credit is given to the needy members to be repayable in small instalments at reasonable interest rates. By may 2019, nearly 6 crore women in India have become member in 54 lakh women SHGs. About Rs 10-15,000 per SHG as a community investment support fund are provided as part of renovationg fund to take up self employment for income generation.

Question. _____________ was set up in 1982 as an apex body to coordinate the activities of all institutions involved in the rural financing system.  

Question .  The ___________ was a harbinger of major changes in the credit system as it led to the diversification of the portfolio of rural credit towards production oriented lending. (a) Green Revolution. (b) Golden Revolution. (c) White revolution. (d) None of these.   

Question .  Recently, Self Help Groups have emerged to fill the gap in the formal credit system. Such credit provisions are generally referred to as_____________ .    

Micro credit programmes.

Question .  Which of the following part is not a part of the institutional structure of rural banking today? (a) Commercial banks. (b) Regional rural banks. (c) Non- banking finance companies. (d) Land development banks 

CASE STUDY-6

Since age farmers in India have taken resource to debt. In the earlier time the same was from informal sources. since  Independence with the effort of the government formal sector has activity come into picture. Farmers borrow not only to meet their investment need but also to satisfy their personal needs but to satisfy their personal needs. Uncertainly of income caused by factors likes crop failure caused by irregular rainfall, reduction in groundwater table other pest attack etc. These resource push them into the clutches of the private money lenders, who charge exorbitant rate of interest which as to their miseries. various government in India at different time for different reason introduced debt relief/ waiver scheme. These came were used by the government as a quick Main to extricate farmers from their indebtedness, helping to restore their capacity to investment produce, in short to lessen the miseries of the farmer across India. The cost and benefit of such debt relief scheme are however a widely debated topic among economists. some economists argue that such scheme are extremely beneficial to the poor and marginalized farmers while other argue that this schemes add to the fiscal burden to the government, others believe that these schemes add to the fiscal burden of the government,others believe that these scheme may develop the expectation of repeated bailouts among farmers which may spoil the credit culture among farmers.

Question. Can certainly of income for farmer in India is majorly causesd by_______( irregular rainfall/ an availability of loans.)    

Irregular rainfall

Question. Some economists argue that debt waiver schemes are extremely beneficial to the poor and marginalized farmers, as these schemes reduce the burden of_________        (indebtedness/personal expenditure)      

Indebtedness

Question. The rural banking structure in India consists of a set of multi agency institutions_________(Regional Rural Banks/Small industries development bank of India) is expected to dispense credit at cheaper rates for agricultural purposes to farmers.    

Regional Rural Banks

Question. ___________(Regional Rural Banks/Land Development Banks) is the most prominent body responsible for providing loans for long term land development.

 Land Development Banks 

CASE STUDY-7

Diversification includes two aspects – one relates to change in cropping pattern and the other relates to a shift of workforce from agriculture to other allied activities like livestock, poultry, fisheries etc. and non-agriculture sector. The need for diversification arises from the fact that there is greater risk in depending exclusively on farming for livelihood. Diversification towards new areas is necessary not only to reduce the risk from agriculture sector but also to provide productive sustainable livelihood options to rural people. Much of the agricultural employment activities are concentrated in the Kharif season. But during the Rabi season, in areas where there are inadequate irrigation facilities, it becomes difficult to find gainful employment. Therefore, expansion into other sectors is essential to provide supplementary gainful employment and in realising higher levels of income for rural people to overcome poverty and other tribulations.

Question._____________relates to a shift of workforce from agriculture to other allied activities. (Monocropping /Diversification)  

Diversification

Question. Livestock comes under the category of ____________ activities. (allied/diversification)  

Question. Diversification provides _____________ options to rural people. (livelihood/irrigation)  

Question. .It is difficult to find gainful employment in __________ season, in areas where there are inadequate irrigation facilities. (Kharif/Rabi)  

CASE STUDY-8

Rural Development is the key issue with the government . Without the development of rural areas India can not increase its growth to desired level. Rural development does not mean only to develop its agriculture marketing and credit but also to develop education , training and infrastructure in rural areas. The government has launched many programmes especially of provision of credit and marketing facilities. The farmers often have shortage of funds. Farmers generally go to non institutional sources for their short term and long term loans. But farmers are generally exploited. To help them government started provided loan through commercial banks and also an apex bank named NABARD was established in 1982. Government is also making efforts to improve agricultural marketing by removing the role of intermediaries where farmers can directly sell their produce to seller without involving any commission agent or middlemen.

Question. SHG’s (a) Self Higher Group (b) Social Help Group (c) Self Help Group (d) None 

Question .  NABARD is established in the year ______ (1982/1992).   

Question .  When a sale is made under unfavourable conditions for seller is termed as _________.     

Distress Sale

Question  . Non farm activities are promoted by government for: (a) regular income to farmer (b) addressing the problem of disguised unemployment (c) reducing pressure on land (d) All of the above   

CASE STUDY-9

Development in rural areas, up to a large extent depends on Agriculture, as it constitutes the prime source of livelihood and  food for farmers and other villagers. But the statement also holds true, the other way round, that is agricultural in a village also depends hugely on the infrastructure developments and scientific advancements in farming. Agriculture and Rural Development are directly proportional to each other and a development in any one will consequently lead to the improvement of other. On the other hand, a poor state of any one of them will adversely affect the other. The contribution of agriculture in improving rural economy is immense. It sustains village economy by generating food ,  employment and other related means of livelihood. Organic Farming is natural, thus always preferable. We can have it to maintain the quality of the grain and soil and the legacy of ancient farming. In fact. Organic Farming is more productive than Inorganic Farming. Agriculture sector is the huge employment provider in rural areas. It provides employment to daily wage labours as well as skilled work force in fields as well as other agriculture related activities .  Social, economic and overall development of a rural area depends on a wide number of factors like agriculture, better planning, employment generation etc.

Question . Suggest any two areas that need fresh initiatives under rural development.

Answer . Development of human resources, Land reforms, Infrastructure, etc.

Question  .  ______________ is a system through which agricultural goods reach different places.   

Agricultural Market System

Question   . What is organic farming?

Answer . Organic Farming is the growing of crops using natural methods and tools. It also includes rearing of animals in natural ways.

Question  .  Why do you think organic farming is harmless?

Answer . Organic farming retains the taste and nutrients of the crops without involving the usage of harmful chemicals. It also helps in retaining the soil fertility

CASE STUDY-10

The policy intervening rural credit/agriculture has always been credit driven. This is even more pronounced in the Recent interventions made by the state in the package announced for distressed farmers in doubling agricultural credit, providing subvention and putting an upper cap on interest rates for agricultural loans. Looking specifically at rural financial markets using some primary data, we argue that it is necessary to understand the Rural Financial markets from demand side.

Question . Mention any two sources of rural credit in India. 

Answer . Institutional and non institutional

Question . What are the main institutional sources of rural credit in India.

Answer . Cooperative credit societies, State bank of India, Commercial banks, Regional Rural banks etc.

Question . What are suggestive measures to overcome the problems of marketing system in India.

Answer . MSP Policy, Regulated markets, Subsidised transport.

Question . Discuss the role of cooperatives in Rural credit.

Answer . Timely and rapid flow of credit, elimination of money lenders, provision of adequate credit.

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An econometric analysis of factors affecting vegetable growers' interest in good agricultural practices: a case of rural Bangladesh

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  • Mohammed Nasir Uddin 1 ,
  • Sharmin Akter 1 ,
  • Debashis Roy 1 , 2 ,
  • Debashish Sarker Dev 1 , 3 ,
  • Md. Nur Alom Sarkar Mithun 1 ,
  • Saifur Rahman   ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0002-4574-9846 1 , 4 ,
  • Md. Shakib Mahmud 1 &
  • Joseph L. Donaldson 4  

The good agriculture practice (GAP) concept, driven by the global demand for safe, healthy, and quality food, continues worldwide expansion. Yet, GAP is a relatively new for Bangladeshi farmers. While previous research has primarily focused on post-adoption assessments of GAP, limited information is available on farmers' pre-adoption interests and associated determinants, particularly for vegetable growers in Bangladesh. This study investigates factors influencing interest in GAP among vegetable growers, using the Nakla sub-district in Sherpur district, Bangladesh, as the study area. Utilizing a face-to-face interview with a pretested questionnaire, findings revealed that factors such as knowledge of GAP, experience in vegetable cultivation, training in vegetable cultivation, and the area under vegetable cultivation significantly influence growers’ interest. The findings suggest a range of viable policy interventions, including advisory services and training organized by local development agencies such as the Department of Agricultural Extension, to enhance knowledge, create awareness, develop skills, and motivate the growers about GAP for vegetable cultivation. The research approach and findings are transferrable to comparable geographical settings worldwide, contributing valuable insights into the pre-adoption factors essential for the successful uptake and implementation of GAP.

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