Factors Affecting the Development of Agricultural Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas (Case Study: Selsele City)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting the development of agricultural entrepreneurship in rural areas of the city of Soleleh (Northern District) of Lorestan province. The population of the study (N = 6432), agricultural experts (N = 54) and farmers (N = 6374) were located in the north of Lorestan province. The sample size was selected using Cochran's formula, taking into account the maximum variance, the large population and the confidence range of 0.05 (n = 360) were selected in two stages using multi-stage cluster and available clustering methods. In the first instance, villages (210 villages) were identified based on villages (Ghaleh Mozaffari, Hanam, Yosufvand, Duab) and then from each village four villages were sampled and resident farmers were studied. In order to assess the validity of the questions, expert opinion was used in the field of entrepreneurship and agriculture. Cronbach's alpha coefficient and combined reliability were used to measure the reliability of the research tool. Also, using structural equation modeling, job security, education, government support, and regulations have a direct and significant effect on the development of agricultural entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, job security variable had the highest impact (0/21). Based on the results, it is suggested that custodians provide the appropriate infrastructure for entrepreneurial activities by providing solutions such as guaranteeing purchase and insurance of agricultural products.