Village Development Analysis: Empowerment Model 0f Tunas Baru Farmers' Group in Kualuh Hilir District, Labuhan Batu Utara District

Abstract

A group is a group of people who have a common goal who interact with each other to achieve a common goal, get to know each other, and see themselves as part of the group. Therefore, in achieving increased agricultural development, the institutional role of farmer groups in rural areas is very large in supporting and implementing various programs that are being and will be implemented because these farmer groups are basically the main actors in agriculturaldevelopment. Meanwhile, in the concept of community development as a social phenomenon, humans, both individuals and as members of society, have needs. In social life, needs can be individual or collective. Kualuh Hilir District, Sei Sentang Village, has a new Tunas Farmers Group as an institution at the farmer level to organize farmers in carrying out farming businesses. One of the Farmer Groups in Kualuh Hilir District is the Tunas Baru Farmer Group. The formation of the Tunas Baru Farmers Group was motivated by the same interests, the natural resources in Kualuh Hilir District, the same goals, the same conditions, and the existence of a sense of community. The Tunas Baru Farmer Group is led by a farmer group leader who is elected by deliberation. With around 35 members, this research uses qualitative methods. Data collection techniques in this research were observation and interviews. Based on the results of observations and interviews conducted, it is necessary to develop special knowledge for the community and members in Sei Sentang Village. The government must make full efforts to provide facilities so that all activities carried out by farmer groups run smoothly so that they are able to maintain the quality of agricultural products. The inhibiting factors for farmer groups are, first, personality factors in society regarding lack of participation and awareness of taking part in agricultural activities. Not to mention the lack of attention from the government, the programs of these farmer groups are hampered by the lack of capital, the farmer groups are unable to increase their agricultural output. Keywords: Development, Empowerment, Farmer Groups