Organic farm learning and practical networks: facilitation for learning and sustainable agriculture innovation

Abstract

This article examines the learning and practical networks and role of organic farmer networks in facilitating farmer innovations in complex agro-ecological farming systems through a study of a sample of organic farmers in the case of Praibueng district, Thailand. Forty-five representatives of 145 farmers were sampling. Building on a knowledge systems and social learning perspective related learning and practicing program in school together with their child, it illustrates how learning is triggered and agricultural innovations diffused among them using sustainable producers through an interactive, participatory style of problem-solving. Finally, the research links farmers’ social learning processes thought integrated learning and practical networks to critical reflection on the potential niches in organic farmer management for extension practice together among farmer family and young generation.