Field School Research Articles

Membangun Kedaulatan Pangan Melalui Sekolah Lapang Agroekologi dengan Bertani Ramah Lingkungan

The concept of food sovereignty has officially become the goal and approach in national food development, as stated in Law no. 18 of 2012 concerning Food, food independence and food security. This activity aimed to provide an overview of the concept of food sovereignty that the community can carry out through the Agroecology Field School. The results from the field school show that food sovereignty was an essential strategy to complement food security as the ultimate goal of food development so that people can be independent without any dependence. Agroecology field school activities emphasize that food sovereignty relates to farmers' rights and access to all agricultural resources, including land, water, production facilities, technology, marketing, and consumption. This condition can be measured at various levels at the individual, household, community and regional levels. The agroecology field school activities were held in two locations: Lubuk Gadang Selatan and Sako Utara Pasia Talang, West Sumatra. The material presented at the extension activity includes Introduction to Agricultural Science, Agroecology, Basics of Agricultural Ecosystems, Food Sovereignty, Cultivation and Breeding Techniques, Plant Maintenance, Fundamentals of Soil Science, Irrigation Management, Plant Breeding and Post Harvest.

PEMBUATAN KOMPOS, BIOCHAR DAN MOL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT DI KECAMATAN INGIN JAYA ACEH BESAR

Raw materials for compost making, local microorganisms (MOL), and biochar are widely available in the District of Ingin Jaya. So far, municipal waste, agricultural waste, and household waste have not been managed properly, are seen as worthless products, and cause environmental and aesthetic problems. These wastes can be converted into economically viable products such as compost, MOL and biochar. However, the community's mastery of science and technology is still very limited to converting these materials into products of economic value. Therefore, PKMBP activities were carried out through a participatory approach which was followed by field schools. The goal is to improve the capabilities and skills of the partner group consisting of members of farmer groups, PPL, PPL self-supporting in mastering the science and technology of composting, and MOL and Biochar making. The result achieved was that the PKMBP activity could increase the community's capacity in mastering the concepts, manufacturing, and application techniques of compost, MOL, and Biochar using simple technology. The community can use these products as environmentally friendly fertilizers, increase land productivity and farm efficiency. This activity can also improve the quality of waste into products of economic value, increase community turnover and overcome health problems and environmental aesthetic values.

Study on Environmental Impact Risk Assessment of Punjab Tunnel Construction

Vegetables have a great importance in agriculture sector. These crops share a great contribution to agriculture in national economy. There are many vegetables which can be grown in Pakistani climate and soil. Tunnel farming is a new technology for growing vegetables due to increase in population and small land for agricultural use. Government of Punjab is doing its effort to disseminate this technology among the farmers to enhance their vegetable production. Fruit and Vegetable Development Project (F&VDP) was also started by the Punjab government in 20 districts of the Punjab. The study was done in Faisalabad district of Punjab, Pakistan. In Faisalabad, there were 12 Farmer Field Schools (FFSs) under F&VDP, out of which six FFSs were randomly selected for the collection of data through interview schedule. From each selected FFS, 20 respondents were selected randomly making sample of 120 respondents. The data were analyzed through the computer software Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Based on the findings of the present study, it was assessed that respondents got benefits from the project in term of increase in their income and their area under vegetable cultivation also increases. Similarly, farmers knowledge about plants growth also enhanced, quality of produce increased. It is suggested that the time period of the project should be extended and there should be facility of small credit schemes for poor farmers to ensure the timely availability of quality seeds, pesticides and fertilizers. It is proven that project has enhanced livelihood assets to sustain the family lives of farming community.

Pemanfaatan Metode Penyuluhan Pertanian Oleh Petani Cabai Merah

The contribution of extension and the use of innovation in agriculture, especially red chili, is needed by farmers to improve agricultural development. Agricultural extension to the red chili farming community in Tamansari Village, Wuluhan District, Jember Regency, East Java, to improve farmers' knowledge and skills regarding an innovation and help increase production. The application of extension methods to red chili farmers has different responses in accepting an innovation or technology. The purpose of this study was to find out how the use of extension methods through individual, group and mass methods in the innovation adoption process by red chili farmers. This research is qualitative by presenting a complete picture of the social condition of the phenomenon and analyzed by Miles and Hubberman. Determination of informants in this study was carried out using purposive sampling method, this study had 1 key informant namely the head of the farmer group and 10 supporting informants in this study which was carried out using the snowball sampling method, namely extension workers, formulators and farmers who were active in extension activities.
 The results showed that counseling was carried out using 3 methods, namely individual methods with home visits, land visits, informal contacts and inquiry. Group method with lecture, discussion, demonstration and field school techniques. Mass method with campaign technique, internet, radio and television. After counseling with 3 methods and each technique, farmers can accept and apply a technological innovation, namely: a) organic pesticides, b) the use of Plant Growth Promoting Rhyzobacteria (PGPR), c) tractors, d) diesel engines, e) charcoal husks, f) water pumping machines, g) demonstration plots of fertilizers and pesticides, h) superior seeds, i) partners with Bank Mandiri & BNI, j) cooperation with PT Dirga Guna Wibawa (DGW), PT Advanta and PT Arista, k) use of internet media.
 Keyword: Extension, Extension Methods, Red Chili, Adoption of Innovations, Farmer Groups

Effect of Farmer Field School (FFS) on the Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Profitability of Rice Farmers

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Model explains the individual’s knowledge which affects attitude and consequently changes the actual practices. The study investigated the effect of the Farmer Field School (FFS) on the knowledge, attitude, practices, and profitability of rice farmers in Babatngon, Leyte, Philippines. Ninety-four participants, which included 47 FFS farmers and 47 non-FFS farmers, were randomly chosen. Data were analyzed using descriptive and comparative statistics, cost and return analysis, and multiple regression analysis. Results showed that FFS farmers have a significantly higher level of knowledge than non-FFS farmers in the Palaycheck System (p-value<0.001). Additionally, FFS farmers have a significantly great extent of practice than non-FSS farmers in the Palaycheck System (p-value<0.001). Furthermore, farmers with high knowledge, positive attitude, and the great extent of practice on Palaycheck system gain more profit. Therefore, farmers should acquire more knowledge, a positive attitude, and more practice on production technologies to increase profit. Farmer Field Schools (FFS) and demonstration farms should be established in multi-locations to highlight the benefits of the Palaycheck technology for widespread adoption.

Proses Implementasi Program Sekolah Lapangan Cabai Rawit (Capsicum frutescens L.)

<em>Chili field school is one of the efforts to increase human resources and increase the productivity of chili crops through the development of human resources. The field school is a learning medium that can shape the behavior of local chili farmers. The purpose of this study is to explain the implementation of the field school program which is seen from the behavior of farmers (knowledge, attitudes, skills). The research method uses explanatory methods. Determining the location of the study with the purposive method. Determination of informants using purposive sampling. Data collection is done by interviews, observation and documentation. Data analysis using interactive models Miles and Huberman. Test the validity of the data using source triangulation. The results showed that all farmers experienced behavioral changes related to the study of polybag breeding, seed selection, spacing and control of chili plant organisms. In the study of tillage and liquid organic fertilizer, behavior changes occur in the majority of farmers, while only a minority of farmers experience behavioral changes related to the study of vegetable pesticides.</em>

국어과 교육과정을 위한 빅 아이디어 탐색 - 교육 현장의 요구에 대한 언어 네트워크 분석을 바탕으로 -

This study explored big ideas for the Korean language curriculum. To this end, expert opinions on big ideas in Korean language subjects were collected and the semantic relationships of major keywords were examined through semantic network analysis. In particular, the opinions of other subject teachers working in field schools were investigated and analyzed. They will be able to objectively convey the demands and expectations of learners and parents on Korean language education without being bound by what has traditionally been emphasized from the perspective of Korean language education insiders. Analysis of the keywords of big ideas in the Korean language revealed the term “language” appeared most often, followed by “human,” “understanding,” “diversity,” “communication,” “expression,” “others,” “self,” and “society” in order of frequency. Analysis of the semantic network revealed the keywords “language,” “understanding,” “human,” “diversity,” “communication,” “expression” had high degree centrality as well as eigenvector centrality and betweenness centrality. They were located at the center of the network and exerted a strong influence within the network. As a result of CONCOR analysis, 78 keywords were categorized into eight clusters. Each cluster formed the following semantic structure: “Importance of language in human life,” “Necessity of learning various communication methods and skills,” “Connecting with others and the world through communication,” “Resolving conflicts through empathic communication,” “Social and cultural influence on text,” “The value of enjoying literature,” “Problem solving through communication,” “Cultivating thinking through language and creating knowledge.”

EDUKASI BENCANA KEKERINGAN DAN KESIAPSIAGAAN WARGA MASYARAKAT DALAM MENANGGULANGI BENCANA KEKERINGAN DI KABUPATEN LOMBOK TENGAH PROVINSI NUSA TENGGARA BARAT

Geologically, Indonesia is located at the confluence of three of the world's main plates, namely the Indo-Australian Plate, the Eurasian Plate, and the Pacific Plate, which often cause disasters, for example drought. Central Lombok Regency is one of the regencies in West Nusa Tenggara, with these two seasons, most often hit by drought disasters, considering that the rainfall in Central Lombok is very small. So that disaster education and preparedness are needed for residents. This article uses qualitative research methods. The results of the study show that climate field schools have an important role in disaster education. Climate field school is a form of education for farmers that is very useful especially in understanding the weather and climate combined with new agricultural techniques that will allow farmers to plant different crops at different times of the year. Meanwhile, for preparedness, it is carried out through several programs in the form of urging and asking farmers to be disciplined in carrying out cropping patterns according to the zoning in which they are located (rice-padi-palawija or padi-palawija-palawija), mapping of land related to cropping patterns, planting rice parity that requires little water, namely the Situpagendit variety, and urges farmers to insure their rice plants, which is Rp. 36.000/ Ha for one planting season at PT. JASINDI.
 
 Keywords: Indonesia's geological location, disaster, disaster education.

Impact of farmer field schools on agricultural technology extension—evidence from greenhouse vegetable farms in China

ABSTRACT Agricultural extension is a key instrument to bridge the gap between new technologies and farmers. As a popular extension approach, farmer field schools (FFS) usually improve farmers’ knowledge and crop productivity. This study aims to quantify the heterogeneous impact of FFS on the cognition and adoption of multiple new agricultural technologies. In this study, we apply Tobit models to estimate the impact of FFS on technology extension regarding farmers’ cognition and adoption rates of different technologies, using data collected for 274 tomato and cucumber farm households in Beijing, China. We find that the FFS programmesignificantly increased farmers’ cognition and adoption of new agricultural technologies. We also find that the effects of FFS on extension vary in different categories of new technology. Particularly, we find that the extension of facility technologies is difficult, and new varieties are easy to disseminate but difficult to adopt by farmers. We conclude that FFS is an important channel for the extension of new agricultural technologies. At the same time, attention should be paid to the design of the FFS programme, adjusting to the attribute of different technologies.

The Field School Syllabus

AbstractResearch indicates that sexual harassment and assault commonly occur during archaeological field research, and students, trainees, and early career professionals are more frequently subjected to harassing behaviors compared to mid-career and senior scientists. Specific to archaeological education, the undergraduate educational requirement of a field school puts students and trainees in situations where harassment historically has been unchecked. We present the results of a systematic content analysis of 24 sets of field school documents. We analyzed these documents with attention to how field school policies, procedures, and language may impact students’ perceptions of their expected behaviors, logistics and means of reporting, and stated policies surrounding sexual harassment and assault. Coding was conducted using an a priori coding scheme to identify practices that should lead to a safe and supportive field learning environment. Our coding scheme resulted in 11 primary codes that we summarized as three primary themes: (1) field school organization and expected student behavior, (2) logistics of the course, and (3) stated policies surrounding sexual harassment and assault. Based on these themes, we provide recommendations to modify field school documents and practices to create a field school that provides safe opportunities for students to learn.

The Development Strategies of Cocoa Cultivation (Theobroma cacao L.) in Soppeng District

The development of cocoa cultivation is currently optimal in Soppeng Regency and is still experiencing problems or problems such as managing recommended cocoa plants due to limited knowledge of farmers, increasing pests and diseases caused by improper application of cultivation systems, and erratic seasonal changes., the condition of plants that are old or damaged, resulting in unproductive plants. These factors greatly affect the life and welfare of cocoa farmers. This study aims to identify factors that support farmers in developing cocoa cultivation in Soppeng Regency and analyze business strategies for developing cocoa cultivation at the farmer level in Soppeng Regency. The study showed that the Internal Factor Strategy Analysis Matrix (IFAS) for developing cocoa cultivation consisted of the highest strength factor in the appropriate agro-climate conditions, supportive natural resources and the experience and skills of farmers in cocoa farming. Meanwhile, the highest weakness factor is the application of cocoa management that is not according to recommendations. The External Factor Strategy Analysis Matrix (EFAS) measures the opportunity factor of local government support to make cocoa a leading commodity in the plantation sector and education and training through field schools. Meanwhile, the highest factor is the factor of pests and plant diseases. Based on the SWOT diagram analysis, the results obtained coordinates 0.67; 2,17, where these coordinates are in Quadrant I, which is an aggressive strategy, where this strategy can be used in developing cocoa cultivation in Soppeng Regency, namely utilizing the support provided by the government by increasing cocoa farming from upstream to downstream, doing extension and training in applying technology to farmers, creating demonstration plots based on agro-climatic conditions and available natural resources as training sites for cocoa farmers.

Adaptation of cayenne pepper farmers (Capsicum frutescens L.) on climate change in Jelbuk Subdistrict Jember

Climate change becomes more difficult to predict. Thus, makes farmers no longer able to accurately predict planting season. The impacts are decreasing productivity and production of cayenne pepper which can cause farmers to suffer losses. Efforts to minimize these losses are carried out with appropriate adaptation actions according to the conditions of the cultivated land. This study aims to determine the adaptation made by cayenne pepper farmers in Jelbuk Subdistrict, Jember District because of climate change. The used analysed method is qualitative through structured interviews, observation, and documentation. The used sampling method is purposive. The results showed that in the last 10 years, cayenne pepper farmers have experienced climate change. These changes such as seasonal shifts, extreme rains, droughts, and changes in air temperature which have an impact on increasing attacks of plant-disturbing organisms. The adaptations carried out by cayenne pepper farmers are adjusting the planting season, adjusting plant types (using tolerant varieties and crop rotation), using mulch and adding organic fertilizer, adjusting the shape of the beds/mounds, adjusting spacing settings, improving irrigation channels (adjusting the depth of the canal), applying water-saving technology, applying integrated pest and disease management techniques, implementing an intercropping system, accessing information technology, and actively participating in agricultural extention and field schools.

Chicken housing among the rural community of Tonj County in South Sudan: Types and designs

Rural communities usually exert talents and arts in the construction of chickens’ shelters as a token for chickens’ contributions to their livelihoods worldwide. A purposive cross-sectional study was conducted to highlight types and designs of rural chickens’ houses among the village/Boma communities in Tonj County, South Sudan. A total of 400 (four hundred) households owning chickens were randomly selected from 4 (four) villages for the study. A stratified randomized sample collection method, direct interview, enumeration and observations were used. Observations revealed that 271 (67.75%) of the households built houses above the ground level compared to 129 (32.25%) that built close to the ground level. 117 (43.17%) of the households preferred the dome shaped design houses, meanwhile 192(48%) frequently utilized bamboos for constructing the houses. The study concluded that high proportion of rural community was aware of the importance of housing to chickens. Furthermore, the dome shaped design and the bamboos were preferred for chickens’ houses. Farmers Field School (FFS) is needed for educating households to develop inclusive housing structures that realize more benefits and disseminate reciprocation of such study elsewhere in similar rural settings of South Sudan.

Experiences in Archaeology, Social Justice, and Democratic Principles

ABSTRACTFrom 2016 to 2019, the University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu conducted archaeological field schools at Honouliuli National Historic Site to teach our students basic archaeological skills. Because the site was the largest Japanese and Japanese American concentration camp on O‘ahu, the field school initiated a program related to social justice and democratic principles for the imprisonment of US citizens and legal residents based on racial and national profiling. The demography of O‘ahu created a special bond to the incarcerees’ stories and the students of Asian and Hawaiian descent. Through field trips, student discussion, and curriculum development, we focused on the pedagogical benefit of experiential learning. Field trips to the National Park Service's World War II Valor in the Pacific Park System on O‘ahu, King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center, and the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i allowed the students to see and understand the historical context of the Japanese internment from the mid-nineteenth century, with the development of plantations and early colonialism, to the beginning of World War II and the internment of the more than 300 Japanese and Japanese American—as well as European and Okinawan—civilians and the imprisonment of over 4,000 prisoners of war.

An Impact Analysis of Farmer Field Schools on Hog Productivity: Evidence from China

In recent decades, pigs and pork have been the central elements of Chinese agricultural systems, food security, and diet. China’s rapid income growth has induced a significant change in food consumption patterns, and hog production has received utmost attention from both, the Chinese government and the public. While the impact of Farmer Field Schools (FFS) on crop cultivation has been widely studied, few studies have examined the impact of FFS on hog production. This study uses data collected from 222 hog farmers in Beijing to examine the impact of FFS on the productivity of hog production, focusing on its three main indicators: feed conversion ratio and the mortality of sows and piglets. We found that farms that participated in FFS programs significantly improved the feed conversion ratio of hog production, particularly in small scale hog farms. On average, FFS reduced the feed conversion ratio for herd sizes of 1000, 500, and 200 by 6.8%, 10.7%, and 14.0%, respectively. We did not find evidence that farms that participated in FFS programs had a significant impact on minimizing the mortality of sows and piglets. This study suggests that the knowledge training model of the FFS program could also work in fields other than crop cultivation. Furthermore, we suggest that more attention could be paid to extension services diffusing knowledge of vaccination and disinfection in hog FFS programs.

Pathways to innovation for Gambian farmers through supplier contracts

This article aims at examining how supplier contracts with agro firms affect the innovative activity of the suppliers, who are Gambian farmers. Employment and outgrower contracts are considered. In applying the notion of learning, the study elaborates a promising perspective on innovations, understood as changes in the use of technology that correspond to changes in farmers’ level of knowledge. Since information is a critical constraint to farmers’ adoption of new technology, the article tries to contribute to the understanding of social learning. The study is carried out as a multiple case study, allowing in-depth studies of seller buyer relations. Three pathways to innovation emerge from the study, but only one ends with innovation. This difference in ability to alleviate poverty points to a need to get the learning approach into perspective. A briefly introduced holistic perspective shows factors that can explain this difference. Another finding is that innovations are facilitated by contracts in agricultural value chains targeted for industrial policies that educate farmers. Beneficiaries of these policies create learning networks across traditional kinship relationships to take advantage of differences in skills and competences. Policies endorsing price subsidies and tariffs, however, seem to conserve traditional technology. A third result is that uneducated and aging suppliers can behave innovative suggesting that supplier contracts do not discriminate against illiterate, old suppliers. There is no case evidence showing that contracts for employment on industrial farms lead to new skills and knowledge that diffuse and trigger innovations in small-scale independent farms. The recommendations for policymakers are to enable grassroots farmers to innovate by providing industrial policy offering training for farmers, and leveraging social capital to help the development of learning networks and farmer field schools.

A report on the magnetometer survey results off the north-eastern coast of Malta 2010-2014: Mellieħa Bay, Salina Bay, and St Paul’s Bay

In 2010 a magnetometer survey was conducted off the north-eastern coast of Malta, concentrating on Mellieħa and Salina bays. The aim was to identify potential target anomalies along the shoreline, with areas of interest marked in both bays. Ground-truthing surveys conducted by divers in Mellieħa Bay in 2011 and 2012 confirmed the presence of scattered cultural remains, and allowed for the re-identification of the so-called ‘Mortar Wreck’ site, first excavated by Honor Frost in 1967. A follow-up magnetometer survey was conducted in 2014 within the context of the University of Malta underwater field school, and consequently resulted in the exclusion of Salina Bay for further survey. The 2014 survey concentrated on Mellieħa bay and sought to further positively identify or reject potential anomalies first documented in the 2010 survey. The 2014 survey results revealed the possibility of substantial target anomalies within the bay.

Science teachers’ knowledge of nutrition facts on canned foods and its implications during the COVID-19 Pandemic

This study investigates the extent of science teachers' knowledge of canned food. An electronic questionnaire was been given to 56 teachers from various scientific educational majors; in addition, the questionnaire was given to teachers in the field of teaching from medical specialties. As well, 10 interviews were made to clarify the effects of gender and monthly income in how teachers choose their canned food from the market, particularly at time of COVID - 19 crises because it is easy to be stored for long time at quarantines. Results revealed that there were significant differences in participant's knowledge of nutrition labels for the canned food attributed of gender in most of the questions. On other side, there were no significant differences in participant's knowledge of nutrition labels for the canned food attributed of monthly income. Based on the results, it is recommended to add in science curriculum teaching food labeling and to know how to choose and consume canned food. This might save many lives in the new generations from suffering of comorbidities that caused death for many people in the COVID -19 crises (BROWN, 2020) as well recommended to expand the research to put more variables such as the scientific degree of teachers in educational field, Private and Government school teachers.

تحليل المسار للعلاقات بين الشخصية المظلمة وکل من مفهوم الذات وتقديرها والرضا عن الحياة لدى مستويات مختلفة من القيادات التربوية. دراسة مقارنة تنبؤية .

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى بحث العلاقة السببية بين الشخصية المظلمة بابعادها المختلفة وکل من : تقدير الذات ومفهومها والرضا عن الحياة ، وکذا اختبار النموذج النظري حيال مکونات وأبعاد الشخصية المظلمة لدى عينات من القادة التربويين في مستويات مختلفة من الإدارة وتکونت العينة من 200 من القادة في الميدان التربوي (معلمين ، ووکلاء مدارس ، ومديريها ، وموجهي المواد)، واستعين بکل من :مقياس التوجه في الحياة لقياس الشخصية المظلمة، ومفهوم الذات ، والرضا عن الحياة ، ومقياس تقدير الذات ، وأظهرت النتائج أنه : يوجد عامل واحد يقف وراء مکونات الشخصية المظلمة لدى القادة التربويين ، و يوجد معامل ارتباط سالب بين درجات الشخصية المظلمة ودرجات تقدير الذات لدى القادة التربويين، ولا يوجد معامل ارتباط بين درجات الشخصية المظلمة ودرجات مفهوم الذات لدى القادة التربويين، کما يوجد معامل ارتباطسالب بين الرضا عن الحياة لدة القادة التربويين ، توجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية فى مستوي السيکوباتية لصالح عينة الوکلاء ، کما توجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية فى الرضا عن الحياة لصالح عينة الوکلاء، وأخيرا يمکن التنبؤ بالشخصية المظلمة من خلال کل من تقدير الذات والرضا عن الحياة This study attempted to investigate the causal relationship between the dark traits including its various dimensions and each of the following: the concept of self-esteem, the self-concept and life satisfaction. In addition, the study aimed at examining the theoretical model in terms of the components and dimensions of the dark traits among samples of educational leaders at different administrative levels. The sample consisted of 200 leaders in the educational field (Teachers, school heads, deputy heads and mentors of subjects). The following measurements were exploited: life orientation measurement to measure the dark traits, self-concept, and life satisfaction, and the self-esteem scale. The results manifested that there is one factor that constitutes the components of dark traits among the educational leaders. Plus, there is a negative correlation coefficient between the scores of dark traits and the scores of self-esteem among educational leaders. There is no correlation coefficient between the scores of dark traits and the scores of self-concept of educational leaders. There is also a negative correlation between satisfaction of the psychological life among educational leaders. There are statistically significant differences in the level of psychopathy in favor of the sample of deputy heads only. There are also statistically significant differences in life satisfaction and psychological reassurance in favor of the deputy heads. Finally, the dark traits can be predicted via self-esteem and life satisfaction.

Pengaruh Intensitas Komunikasi Penyuluh Terhadap Adopsi Petani dalam Program Sekolah Lapang Pengelolaan Tanaman Terpadu (SLPTT) Padi Sawah di Kecamatan Wawotobi Kabupaten Konawe

This study aimed to determine the effect of the intensity of the extension worker's communication on the adoption of farmers in the field school program for integrated crop management (SLPTT) for lowland rice in Wawotobi sub-district, Konawe district. The sampling technique used was purposive random sampling, and the data analysis used was descriptive and inferential statistics with simple linear regression. The research method used is a quantitative analysis method using primary data such as observations and questionnaires. The results of this studied indicate that the intensity of the extension worker's communication on farmer adoption in the field school program for integrated crop management (SLPTT) for lowland rice showed a positive and significant influence and contributes 32 ,8%. Regression equation X is obtained, which is = 37.502 = 0.367X, which means that the better the Intensity of Intensity of Communication for the Integrated Crop Management Field School Program (SLPTT), the higher the adoption of farmers in the program (SLPTT).