Extension Management on Agricultural Quality: A Study on Food Security

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate training management on agricultural quality in South Sulawesi Province, focusing on the influence of training methods and content, and the quality of extension workers in general. This study used a quantitative approach, with the analysis tool using the SEM-Amos version 23 application. The technique of collecting random samples of extension workers and farmers was carried out through questionnaires. Three hundred and fifteen extension workers and farmers filled out the questionnaire and were declared complete. The results showed that good training management has a positive impact on the development of farmers' knowledge, especially in using methods that are relevant to the current agricultural environment. The content and extension workers in the training also play an important role in the quality of training provided. This result shows the important role of agricultural extension officers and the government in providing adequate agricultural and training facilities. Training management significantly affects the quality of agriculture in South Sulawesi Province, with training methods and content, quality of extension workers, and quality of farmers as influencing factors. Therefore, agricultural providers and the government need to pay better attention to improving the quality of agricultural managers to improve crop quality.