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⮚ Have you ever tried to start composting the waste from your farm?

⮚ If yes, what type of compost system do you use?
⮚ Are compost earthworms currently present in the system?

⮚ How did the earthworms colonize the compost system?

⮚ How old is your compost system?

⮚ What do you put in your compost system?

⮚ If no, do you know someone who is composting?

Respondent’s interest in vermicomposting.

⮚ Are you interested in using this technology in the future?

⮚ Do want to take part in more training programs on vermicomposting?

⮚ Do you think that you are able to practice vermicomposting in the future?

IO.2.2.2 Live Interviews and Study visits to local VET Professionals and Farmers

The suggested methodology of collection of the information are various means questionnaires,
checklists, live interviews and study visits, online surveys, etc. The questionnaire serves as a

guide regarding information (existing or required) that may be useful in understanding the needs

and strengths of the VET professionals and organic farmers in the practice of vermicomposting.

For this research we recommend to use Semistructured in-depth interviews, during study visits,
focus groups, online meetings or structured as an online surveys.

Semistructured in-depth interviews are commonly used in qualitative research and are the most

frequent qualitative data source. This method typically consists of a dialogue between
researcher and participant, guided by a flexible interview protocol and supplemented by follow-

up questions, probes and comments. The method allows the researcher to collect open-ended

data, to explore participant thoughts, feelings and beliefs about a particular topic and to delve
deeply into personal and sometimes sensitive issues. Overall, semistructured interviewing

requires both a relational focus and practice in the skills of facilitation.

Skills include:

⮚ determining the purpose and scope of the study;

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