Local food management for poor families’ food security based on the structure of the affected communities in rural areas

Abstract

Food diversity is a resource that can be utilized to improve people’s food security. Jember Regency has a variety of local food that have not been adequately utilized. The purpose of the study analysis how rural local food management can be utilized to meet the food needs of poor families. The study also determined that the mainly affected community groups in rural areas if local food development programs were implemented. The research activities combines quantitative and qualitative approaches. At the beginning he study, it determined the diversity and potential of local food, people’s perceptions of local food management. Furthermore, through a focus group discussion, it was studied how to manage local food. Advanced analysis of Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) to assess affected groups in local food development programs. The results study show that local food management for poor families is carried out through increased understanding of the types, characteristics, and nutritional content. The effort should be made to educate local food preferences other than rice, and involve community institutions. In addition, the affected community groups that can facilitate the development of local food programs are mothers and children, heads of households, and social institutions.