Study of Development Mechanism of Farmer Organization Based on Micro Observation of Farmer Association of Puzhou Town,Yongji City,Shanxi Province

It is difficult for farmer organizations to develop by themselves since most of farmer organizations in China are guided by governments,and the organization process is from higher authorities to grassroots.The case — farmer association of Puzhou town develops by itself from grassroots.Though the development process is full of frustrations,it has been propelled by governments,market and civil governments.The paper,from the perspective of internal and external force mechanism,according to the experience of farmer association of Puzhou town,indicates that the development of farmer organization should be built on the participation of farmers,the lead of elites,interaction of market,governments and civil organizations.