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Table 1 Comparison between two case studies

From: Empirical survey on business models of kindergarten farms

Characteristics

Case study A

Case study B

Subject

Professional agriculture

Professional agriculture

Location

Rural area

Peri-urban area

Utilized agricultural area, ha

8

50

Head of cattle

0

100

Asset value, euro

260,000

1,550,000

Estimated revenue streams, euro

84,000

226,000

Revenue from production

24%

59%

Revenue from social service

43%

25%

Revenue from recreational service

33%

16%

Number of paid workers

1

6

Number of family workers

2

2

Number of volunteers

1

0

Functions

Case study A

Case study B

Food production

yes

yes

Social- rehabilitation and care

yes

no

Social and educational

yes

yes

Tourist and recreation

yes

no

Environmental and biodiversity

yes

no

Direct sales of farm products

yes

yes

Social, leisure and well-being

no

yes

Economic results

Case study A

Case study B

Estimated net farm income, euro

30,000

95,000

Estimated net farm income per family worker, euro

15,000

47,500

Amount the government saves per child by subsidizing kindergarten farm, euro

4,624

4,981

Increase in the annual fee paid by family, euro

1,804

1,804