Abstract
<p>This research aims to explore the basic value of social institution of farmers and find the technique of re-functionalization of social institutions of farmers. The design of this research is using a case study method based on qualitative and quantitative approach. This research is intentionally conducted in Karangreja Sub-district, Purbalingga Regency of Central Java Province. Based on the research results, The prominent basic social values in the social institutions of farmers in the Agro-tourism area tend to be still around the proximity to the production process. Three prominent basic values: (1) the basic value of perseverance in the process of production, (2) the basic value of togetherness for making decision on production, (3) the value of carefulness in sorting and grading product. Indeed the basic value of togetherness to fight for the price is high but it has not bring such a tangible results for farmers’. The authors predicted that if the socio-economic institutions are strong, they will be able to empower farmers and vice versa if the social institution is weak then the empowerment of farmers is also weak. However, it is necessary to concern that the institution which in charge of product quality, post harvest technology and marketing has not been much strengthened, so that the welfare of farmers has not changed much. Institutional strengthening in sectors that are still weak need to get more attention from various parties so that farmers become more dynamic and more empowered.</p>
Highlights
The effort taken to empower rural communities in various areas remain incorrect, while empowerment itself has become the national development priority that needs to be intensified
Various obstacles inhibit the achievement of rural community empowerment goals, meaningful, dignified and civilized quality of life
The results of the Santosa and Iqbal (2013) studies indicate that one group of people who are sluggish in achieving the goal of empowerment are farmers living in rural agro-tourism areas
Summary
The effort taken to empower rural communities in various areas remain incorrect, while empowerment itself has become the national development priority that needs to be intensified. The results of the Santosa and Iqbal (2013) studies indicate that one group of people who are sluggish in achieving the goal of empowerment are farmers living in rural agro-tourism areas. According to the results of Santosa and Iqbal (2013), regardless of the conversion of agricultural land issue, rural agrotourism areas need to apply the mix farming technology with their potential local resources. The function of local institutions here in supporting community empowerment in rural agro-tourism is relatively weak. The adoption process tends to focus on members of the core farmer groups This important issue need to be immediately resolved with efforts to support the attempt of community empowerment in rural agro-tourism area more evenly. It can be used as a basis for finding empowerment models through strengthening local institutions
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