INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN DEVELOPING FAMILY ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AGRICULTURE

Family entrepreneurship in agriculture is an important component of rural economic development, food security, employment generation, and sustainable use of natural resources. Although family farms differ considerably in size, specialization, ownership structure, and level of commercialization, they remain a dominant organizational form of agricultural production in many countries. This article examines international approaches to the development of family entrepreneurship in agriculture and identifies policy instruments that have contributed to the economic sustainability of family farms. The study applies comparative analysis, institutional analysis, generalization, and synthesis of international policy practices. Particular attention is given to the experiences of the European Union, the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Brazil. The analysis demonstrates that effective support systems for family farmers generally combine preferential financing, income support, investment assistance, access to technology, agricultural extension services, producer cooperation, market integration, and measures aimed at attracting young people to agriculture. The European Union experience demonstrates the importance of combining direct income support with environmental requirements and targeted assistance for small and young farmers. The United States provides an example of credit-guarantee and targeted lending mechanisms for family and beginning farmers. Japan emphasizes direct payments, environmental sustainability, and preservation of rural communities, while South Korea increasingly integrates family farming with smart agriculture, digital technologies, and innovation. Brazil's experience demonstrates the importance of dedicated financial and institutional mechanisms for family farming. The study concludes that there is no universal model of family entrepreneurship support; however, international experience indicates that a multidimensional policy framework combining finance, knowledge, technology, cooperation, and market access is more sustainable than isolated financial assistance.