FARM'IN aims at improving the quality and level of innovation in the vocational training (VET) system through the creation and implementation of a specialized training model in social farming. This model aims to offer innovative educational pathways and achieve a significant shift in the way vocational training is conceived and implemented in the agricultural sector, in line with environmental, social, and inclusive dynamics. Specifically, it aims to develop innovative teaching methods and materials for training social farming trainers and technical operators. The goal is to contribute to the social and labor inclusion of vulnerable people in the agricultural sector and to raise participants' skills, directly impacting their ability to operate effectively and sustainably in the labor market. Among its priority objectives, FARM'IN also aims to improve participants' professional skills, the effectiveness of the innovative teaching practices adopted, and the impact on local communities regarding social inclusion and sustainability.
FARM'IN originates from the recognition of social farming as a significant and innovative force in the agricultural sector, with far-reaching social implications, especially for integrating the most vulnerable and disadvantaged segments of the population into the workforce. Social farming offers a work environment that is not only productive, but also therapeutic and educational, as agricultural activities are adaptable to the needs of people with different abilities and promote interaction and understanding between individuals from diverse backgrounds. Specifically, FARM'IN—through the creation of an advanced and innovative social farming training model for specialized social farming trainers and qualified technical operators—responds to the need of participating organizations to invest in the ongoing training of their staff to enhance internal skills and enhance the programs offered, thereby fostering the social and employment inclusion of vulnerable groups and promoting social farming as a tool for acceptance and solidarity.