Theoretical models for research and program development in agriculture and health care: avoiding random acts of research; Contributions of natural elements and areas in residential environments to human health and well-being; Effects of interactions between humans and domesticated animals; People-plant interaction: the physiological, psychological and sociological effects of plants on people; Social services as supplementary on-farm activity for mentally disabled people; The lay beliefs about Farming for Health
Summary
The utilization of agricultural farms as a base for promoting human health and social well-being is a promising development. Social farming appears as a dynamic scenario. This book contains scientific papers dealing with different aspects of Farming for Health. It also describes the situation in different countries
