AKSHITHA*, P. GANESH KUMAR, T. LAKSHMI AND B. SANDHYA RANI

Department of Agricultural Extension, S.V. Agricultural College, ANGRAU, Tirupati-517 502.

ABSTRACT

The present study was conducted in two districts of Karnataka viz., Chikkaballapur and Kolar districts. The study aimed to

investigate the key facts, and figures of successful agripreneurs. Case study method which is a comprehensive study of a social unit comprised of a person, a group, a social institution, a district, or a community was followed to study the selected cases of suc- cessful agripreneurs. Case analysis of the successful agripreneurs will help to derive lessons and insights from particular cases. This would in turn help in capacity building of the agripreneurs by enabling them in better leveraging their strengths. The study will also motivate young graduates and other farmers to come forward and adopt such activities taken up by the agripreneurs..

KEYWORDS: Agripreneurs, Agrientrepreneurship, Innovations.