Rural development: role of agriculture in rural development processes.

Organic/Conservation agriculture: extent, conditions and economic reasons of “Organic” and/or ”No-Till” approches.

Short food supply chains:  role of territory in food production and in the consumers’ attitudes and behaviour; alternative paths to increase economic performance of food SMEs.

Touristic diversification of farms: touristic diversification of agriculture; rural networks.

Leader approach:  best practices and innovative projects of  LAGs; participative approach and Leader model in rural development policies.

Keyword: Neo-endogenous rural development  - Short food supply chains - CAP and LEADER approach - Farm diversification - Organic/Conservation agriculture management and economics - Organic Districts - Food markets - Food citizenship