Analysis of components of organic dairy farming in the province of Ardabil, Iran

Organic farming has gained importance worldwide, in view of increased environmental awareness, consumer preferences as well as sustainability of farm resources. The purpose of this study was to identify dairy farmers' personal and professional characteristics and analyze the components of organic dairy farming. The dairy farmers of Ardabil province in Iran constitute the statistical population of this research (N=۱۱۹۳۸۷). A number of ۲۴۰ Dairy farmers were selected as a sample by using randomized sampling method and Cochran's formula. Sampling was stratified random sampling method. Reliability of the questionnaire wasDetermined by Using Cronbach’s Alpha Test (α=۰.۹۳). SPSS ۱۹ and Lisrel ۸.۸ as Well as Confirmatory factor analysis and descriptive statistics items for analyze data. Confirmatory factor analysis of components of organic dairy farming indicated that various dimensions include: ۱. Health, Safety and Veterinary ۲.General management of livestock ۳.Milking Management ۴.Animal Feed ۵. Animal welfare ۶.Facilities and waste management were important factors of organic dairy farming.

کلیدواژه ها:

organic ، dairy farming ، Ardabil