An Investigation of the Role of Social Capital in Farmer's Participation in Agricultural Production Cooperatives

The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of social capital in farmer's participation in agricultural production cooperatives. The data collection method was survey. The population included 7,000 farmers in the form Surrey Chahardangeh based on the sample of 364 subjects were selected Morgan standard. To access the sample used in the study of systematic sampling. The data collection tool was a questionnaire. Cronbach alpha reliability of the questionnaire of social capital was equal to 0.84 and 0.81 for social participation questionnaire. The results showed that between social capital and its dimensions (social trust, social cohesion, and social relations) and the participation of farmers in production cooperatives there was a significant relationship. Social trust had the greatest impact on participation of farmers in cooperatives.