Green Education Promotes the Mechanism of Green Agricultural Production by Farmers in Hunan Region and Its Influencing Factors

Wenxiao Fan

doi:10.54097/crz7jn39

Authors

Wenxiao Fan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/crz7jn39

Keywords:

Green Education, Sustainable Development, Green Agriculture, Hunan Province

Abstract

The current world faces increasingly severe ecological and environmental challenges, making green education key to promoting sustainable development. Particularly in the field of agricultural development, green education not only promotes the modernization of agriculture but also constructs the foundation of ecological civilization. Hunan Province, as an important agricultural area in China, is urgently in need of transforming its agricultural system into a more sustainable and eco-friendly model. This study utilized interviews, Colaizzi's phenomenological analysis, and surveys to conduct a detailed analysis of the basic information of farmers in Hunan Province, the current state of agricultural production, and the willingness to adopt green agricultural production technologies. The subjects of the study are the farmers of Hunan Province, especially those who have received green education or are considering adopting green agricultural production technologies. The study found that green education plays a key role in improving the quality of agricultural talents, promoting agricultural technological innovation and application. Although there is no significant correlation between the economic condition of farmers' families and the willingness to adopt green production technology, the cognitive level of farmers, social structure, and interpersonal relationships within villages have a significant positive impact on the adoption of green technology. Green education promotes the popularization of green agricultural production by cultivating ecological awareness and a mindset for sustainable development, laying a solid foundation for achieving sustainable development.

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