Abstract:
The purpose of this article is to discuss the problems associated with
attempting to develop collaborative enterprise amongst farmers in
Mexico. Sustainable development of agricultural land requires the development
of entrepreneurial and organisational competency in farmers.
However, the educational processes involved in such development
have been insufficiently studied, especially in emerging economies. This
research aims to explore the early stages of the process of transformation
from farmers to entrepreneurs, through in-depth interviews
with participants in a public pilot project in Mexico. Interviews were
performed in the locations where the farmers meet. In total, 28 interviews
were carried out: 18 farmers, seven promoters and representatives
from three farm links agencies. Results suggest that associative
behaviour of farmers is a key element in the process of improving
entrepreneurial and organisational competency in the agricultural land.
Little prior research into the entrepreneurial development of farmers
in Mexico has been undertaken
