DIVERSIFYING FARMERS’ LIVELIHOODS THROUGH GASTRONOMY AND TOURISM ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE TECHNOLOGICAL, ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RESILIENCE: CASE STUDY SIBIU COUNTY, ROMANIA


Mirela STANCIU1, Cristina DANCIU2, Agatha POPESCU3

Abstract. Small farms need technological, economic and social consolidation to reduce their vulnerability to current and future challenges, to be efficient and sustainable. In this context, the paper aims to present examples of good practices, which in addition to agricultural activity, traditionally process the obtained raw material, carry out services in the field of public catering and receive visitors for educational purposes. These farms integrate technology into current activity, contribute to the dissemination of knowledge related to traditional agricultural practices and local gastronomy. At the same time, they play an essential role in the conservation of landscapes and biodiversity and support and ensure farmers.

Keywords: diversification, resilience, traditional farming, local gastronomy, rural tourism, farm open to visitors.

DOI 10.56082/annalsarsciagr.2026.1.80

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1Prof., PhD, Eng. Habil., ”Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Food Industry and Environmental Protection, Romania, Associate Member of Academy of Romanian Scientists (e-mail: mirela.stanciu@ulbsibiu.ro).
2Assoc. Prof., PhD, Eng., ”Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Food Industry and Environmental Protection, Romania, (e-mail: cristina.danciu@ulbsibiu.ro).
3Prof. PhD, Eng. Ec., University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Management and Rural Economy, Full member of Academy of Romanian Scientists, Corresponding member of the “Gheorghe Ionescu-Sisesti” Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, (e-mail: agatha.popescu@yahoo.com).

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Annals Academy of Romanian Scientists Series on Agriculture, Silviculture and Veterinary Medicine

Volume 15 no 1, 2026


ISSN PRINT 2069-1149

ISSN ONLINE 2344-2085