Performance Analysis and Performance Improvement Strategy Agricultural Extension in North Padang Lawas Regency

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to analyze performance analysis and performance improvement strategy Agricultural Extension in North Padang Lawas Regency. Sampling is carried out by means of a census of all Agricultural Extension in North Padang Lawas Regency as many as 111 respondents. The analytical method used is descriptive work performance value and analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT). The results show that performance of Agricultural Extension in North Padang Lawas Regency is in the "enough " category with an average work performance score of 71.88. The strategy for improving the performance of Agricultural Extension in North Padang Lawas Regency is by implementing a strengths threats strategy, namely: 1)increasing extension facilities and infrastructure; 2)providing rewards and punishments for extension workers; 3)increasing the intensity of counseling through demonstration plots; and 4)improvement of information technology, especially online-based. Keywords: Performance, Improvement, Strategy