The small-scale farms are the main group that is of importance for the development of the agriculture and rural areas in Bulgaria. This is a family type business and almost the entire required employment power is provided by the family members of the farmers. On average, only one family member is engaged in each farm (1.2 annual employment units). The share of small-scale agricultural producers with agricultural education or qualifications is very small, which is also characteristic of the bigger farms. Practical experience and traditions within agriculture are an advantage for small-scale farmers but they are also a motivation for the achievement of longer term goals. The small-scale farms usually rely on their own financial resources to fund their running and investment costs.