Women approaches for traditional food production organization in rural area.

Aims: In this study, women who manufacture traditional food approaches for traditional food production organization in rural area were researched in the example of the Thrace Region. Methods and Results: In the study, 323 women living in villages of Thrace Region (Edirne, Kırklareli, Tekirdağ) were surveyed. As a result of the research, the low level of education of the women (91.2%) in the primary education level) attracts attention and they do not accept farming as a profession (85.4%). The majority (83.3%) live in the village permanently, and the land amounts and income levels are low. Women contribute more to the rural workforce as a family labor force and make traditional food production with the habit of coming from the family. Conclusions: The main source of livelihood for women living in rural areas is not traditional food production. In fact, women tend to cooperate and recognize the rural organizations, but the level of membership/partnership is low. As a result of the research, women want to earn income from traditional food production and to be active in participating in organizations to be established in this respect. Significance and Impact of the Study: The study, emphasizes the role of women in rural in Thrace Region. The importance of women in contributing traditional foods to economy and the possibilities of cooperation were determined.