Keberhasilan Penyuluh Pertanian Dalam Kegiatan Penyuluhan Di Kelurahan Sarongsong II Kabupaten Minahasa Utara

Abstract

Agricultural extensions play an important role in agricultural development because they empower farmers and other parties in the agricultural sector to increase productivity, income, and welfare. Agricultural instructors encourage farmers to change their old way of thinking, working and life to align with this era, the development of more advanced agricultural technology. This study aimed to determine the success rate of instructors in implementing extension activities in Sarongsong II Village, Airmadidi SubDistrict. This research used the qualitative method. The sampling technique used was Purposive Sampling. The data analysis technique used
descriptive data analysis with Likert scale measurements using tables with as many as 20 respondents. Based on the results of the analysis using the Likert scale, it can be concluded that the success rate of instructors in implementing extension activities in Sarongsong II Village, Airmadidi Sub-District, North Minahasa Regency had a high performance with a score of 2.4 and was categorized as very successful. Farmers argued that the presence of the instructors is very helpful in farming. For farmers, participating in extension activities is very beneficial for the progress of farmer groups because, through extension activities, farmers and instructors can exchange opinions and share experiences.