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anic farming and tourism on organic farms 2016 conference of igu commission 39
in Slovenia - Selected topics
Simon Kerma and Dane Podmenik
University of Primorska, Faculty of Tourism Studies –Turistica,
Obala 11a, SI-6320 Portorož, Slovenia
University of Primorska, Faculty of Humanities,
Titov trg 5, SI-6000 Koper, Slovenia
Almost twenty years since its official start, organic farming in Slove-
nia has gained in value; however, the situation is far from attaining
the objectives envisioned for the field, and far from fulfilling public
expectations. The share of organic farms is low, the most vulner-
able agricultural areas remain subject to (intensive) conventional
production, while the production of organic food for the market is
minimal. A comparison of statistical regions shows noticeable differ-
ences. Organic farming is most developed in the western karst are-
as, while tourism on organic farms is most established in the Savin-
jska region. Large developmental potentials can be realized through
the promotion of market production, development of agriculture
and tourism in protected areas, the establishment of efficient, sup-
portive services, and other strategies to attract young people, as
well as through the integration of social entrepreneurship practic-
es. This is even more important for the sustainable development of
border and peripheral areas, such as Goričko, Haloze, Brkini and
Posočje (among others) where organic farming may become one of
the important factors of demarginalization.
Key words: organic farming, tourism on organic farms, organic
food, problematic regions, border regions, Slovenia
»Developing« Cuban tourism
Armand Faganel and Anita Trnavčević
University of Primorska, Faculty of Management,
Cankarjeva 5, SI-6101 Koper Slovenia
Cuban tourism gained momentum after the improved relation-
ship with the USA. Marginalized, mysterious and exotic, famous for
rum, old cars, socialist ideas, music, and ladies, Cuba is now look-
ing for investors in tourism infrastructure. The tourism sector rep-
resents substantial revenue for the country, right behind health ser-
in Slovenia - Selected topics
Simon Kerma and Dane Podmenik
University of Primorska, Faculty of Tourism Studies –Turistica,
Obala 11a, SI-6320 Portorož, Slovenia
University of Primorska, Faculty of Humanities,
Titov trg 5, SI-6000 Koper, Slovenia
Almost twenty years since its official start, organic farming in Slove-
nia has gained in value; however, the situation is far from attaining
the objectives envisioned for the field, and far from fulfilling public
expectations. The share of organic farms is low, the most vulner-
able agricultural areas remain subject to (intensive) conventional
production, while the production of organic food for the market is
minimal. A comparison of statistical regions shows noticeable differ-
ences. Organic farming is most developed in the western karst are-
as, while tourism on organic farms is most established in the Savin-
jska region. Large developmental potentials can be realized through
the promotion of market production, development of agriculture
and tourism in protected areas, the establishment of efficient, sup-
portive services, and other strategies to attract young people, as
well as through the integration of social entrepreneurship practic-
es. This is even more important for the sustainable development of
border and peripheral areas, such as Goričko, Haloze, Brkini and
Posočje (among others) where organic farming may become one of
the important factors of demarginalization.
Key words: organic farming, tourism on organic farms, organic
food, problematic regions, border regions, Slovenia
»Developing« Cuban tourism
Armand Faganel and Anita Trnavčević
University of Primorska, Faculty of Management,
Cankarjeva 5, SI-6101 Koper Slovenia
Cuban tourism gained momentum after the improved relation-
ship with the USA. Marginalized, mysterious and exotic, famous for
rum, old cars, socialist ideas, music, and ladies, Cuba is now look-
ing for investors in tourism infrastructure. The tourism sector rep-
resents substantial revenue for the country, right behind health ser-
