Multifunctionality of Agriculture on Rural Development : A Case Study of Garfagnana in Tuscan Region, Italy

Based on case study and from participatory approach, this paper investigates the multifunctionality of agriculture on rural development in the Garfagnana area in Tuscan region of Italy. It shows farmers’ involvement in multifunctional activities like agritourisms, organic farming, social farming, processing of farm products, cooperatives, regional brand of product and selling of products by short supply chain and employment creation. Most of the farmers have been involved in these activities especially in agritourisms. The selected area is also well known as historical places as well as beautiful landscapes. Due to agritourisms and historical places along with beautiful landscapes, most of the tourists are usually come here from the different parts of the world especially from different countries of Europe.