@inproceedings{orgprints8259, editor = {Jane Powell and et al.}, title = {The use of case studies in researching the conversion to organic farming systems}, author = {Mark Hesketh and Chris Firth and Phil Sumption}, publisher = {Organic Centre Wales, Institute of Rural Studies, University of Wales Aberystwyth}, year = {2002}, pages = {117--118}, journal = {Proceedings of the UK Organic Research 2002 Conference}, keywords = {Colloquium of Organic Researchers; case studies; vegetables; conversion; disseminatin; farm analysis}, url = {http://orgprints.org/8259/}, abstract = {This poster reviews the use of case studies in studying farms converting to organic production. Particular reference is made to the 'Conversion to organic field vegetable production' project, which is making use of case studies. Case studies facilitate an in depth analysis of a farm during the conversion to organic production and enable researchers and farmers to gain a greater understanding of the complex changes that take place. Case studies also provide a valuable tool for disseminating the results} }