Encouraging the Entrepreneurial Transformation of Honey Beekeepers Through Entrepreneurial Characteristics

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of different predictor variables on the response variable. This study explains the relationship between entrepreneurial characteristics and Innovative Capability on the entrepreneurial performance of honey seekers and sellers who have transformed into honey cultivation entrepreneurs. Based on a comprehensive survey among honey beekeepers by testing a conceptual model to provide evidence on the effects of engagement and entrepreneurial characteristics and Innovative Capability and their influence on the level of Entrepreneurial Performance of honey bee farmers. The population in this study was honey bee farmers. This study uses a quantitative descriptive method. The respondents in this study were beekeepers or managers. It was started by conducting FGD with buyers of honey harvest as collectors, owners of honey bee farms, and farm managers. From these results, conceptual research was developed to enforce the hypothesis. This type of research is quantitative, with a sample of owners or managers of honey bee farms that have experienced harvests. Data collection was carried out utilizing a survey using a questionnaire instrument. The number of respondents is 44, which is a saturated sample. The results of this research are expected to be a contribution from the academic aspect for farmer entrepreneurship actors to increase community productivity in farmer entrepreneurship with honey bee cultivation. Especially for bee seekers who want to transform into entrepreneurs. As for the academic benefits, the results of this study can add to the repertoire of knowledge, especially in the realm of farmer entrepreneurship.