<![CDATA[The aging of the farming population has become a critical challenge to agricultural sustainability in Indonesia, as evidenced by declining participation among younger generations in the agricultural sector. However, this trend is not uniformly observed across rural areas. Wonokitri Village in Pasuruan Regency presents a contrasting case where young farmers' involvement remains relatively strong. Despite extensive studies on farmer regeneration, limited attention has been paid to explaining why certain rural communities successfully sustain youth engagement in agriculture through locally embedded social mechanisms rather than solely economic incentives. This study aims to analyze strategies for farmer rejuvenation in Wonokitri Village by applying Pierre Bourdieu's theoretical framework, particularly the concepts of habitus, capital, and arena. Employing a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through non-participant observation, semi-structured interviews with 20 informants, documentation, and a literature review. The findings reveal that farmer rejuvenation in Wonokitri Village is supported by the internalization of agrarian values within family and community life (habitus), the availability and distribution of economic, social, cultural, and symbolic capital, and a supportive social-ecological arena shaped by local institutions and customary norms. These factors collectively foster positive perceptions of farming among younger generations and ensure sustained access to land, resources, and social recognition. This study concludes that farmer rejuvenation in Wonokitri is driven not merely by economic incentives but by an integrated social structure rooted in local culture and collective practices. The novelty of this study lies in demonstrating how the dynamic interaction between habitus, multiple forms of capital, and the social arena constitutes a localized mechanism for sustaining intergenerational agricultural continuity. The findings extend Bourdieu's theoretical perspective on farmer regeneration while providing practical insights for policymakers and rural development practitioners to design context-sensitive regeneration programs that strengthen local institutions, cultural values, and youth participation in agriculture.]]>
