Doradztwo rolnicze w zakresie odnawialnych źródeł energii szansą na przyspieszenie rozwoju Zamojszczyzny

The article presents the results of surveys conducted in 2008 and 2009 year to Zamość region. The research interest in farmers growing energy crops, their willingness to participate in courses and a propensity to earmark part of the area for cultivation of perennial crops for energy purposes. Almost half of respondents said that it wants to cultivate energy crops and one third is willing to spend part of the area for this purpose. Approximately 12% of farmers want to participate in courses on the topics of renewable energy sources. The article also shows a trend in behavior of agricultural producers and their expectations in relation to the advisory offer. Some lines of action taken by the agricultural advisers are suggested.