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Correlation between the Performance of Agricultural Extension Workers and the Behavior of Vegetable Farmers in Terjun, Medan Marelan, North Sumatra, Indonesia Juita Rahmadani Manik; Gustina Siregar; Monika Ambarwati
Agriecobis : Journal of Agricultural Socioeconomics and Business Vol. 6 No. 02 (2023): October
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/agriecobis.v6i02.28554

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This study aims at assessing the performance of agricultural extension services (also known as agricultural advisory services) and the behavior of vegetable farmers while examining the correlation between these two variables. Data were collected through direct interviews, discussions with farmers, and on-site observations conducted in the Terjun region of Medan Marelan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. A simple random sampling method was employed, with 48 samples selected without consideration of population strata. This research adopts a descriptive and quantitative qualitative research approach. The findings reveal two key performance indicators for agricultural extension workers. First, the assessment of visits and training indicated an average score of 146.2, with a 76.14% rating, categorizing it as 'good.' Second, the evaluation of the extension workers' performance yielded a similar score of 146.2, also categorized as 'good.' The correlation analysis between farmer behavior and the performance of agricultural extension workers yielded three distinct outcomes. Firstly, the correlation between farmers' knowledge and the performance of extension workers resulted in a value of 0.175, indicating a very weak correlation with a significance value exceeding 0.05. Secondly, the correlation between farmers' characteristics and the performance of extension workers showed a coefficient of 0.014, suggesting a very weak correlation with a significance value exceeding 0.05. Lastly, the correlation between farmers' skills and the performance of extension workers resulted in a coefficient of 0.166, denoting a very weak correlation with a significance value exceeding 0.05.
Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Minat Gen Z Berprofesi Sebagai Petani di Kecamatan Kotapinang Riris Nadia Syafrilia Gurning; Harahap, Cinta Soyakhna; Kabeakan, Nana Trisna Mei; Manik, Juita Rahmadani; Puarada, Sakral Hasby
JURNAL AGRICA Vol. 19 No. 1 (2026): JURNAL AGRICA
Publisher : Universitas Medan Area

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31289/agrica.v19i1.16403

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This study aims to (1) Determine the perception of Gen Z in Kotapinang District towards the profession of farmer, (2) Determine the interest of Gen Z in Kotapinang District towards the profession of farmer, (3) Determine the factors that influence the interest of Gen Z in Kotapinang District in choosing a profession as a farmer. The method used is descriptive analysis to explain consumer characteristics, determine the perception of Gen Z and Gen Z's interest, and multiple linear regression analysis to determine what factors influence the interest of Gen Z in Kotapinang District to work as a farmer. The results of the study show that the characteristics of those participating in this study are Gen Z who have not worked or who do not have permanent jobs, and the majority of Gen Z who participated most in this study came from Kotapinang Village, and most respondents were female. The age of the respondents who participated most was 22 years old as many as 50 people, and the majority of respondents had a Diploma/Bachelor's degree. The results of the descriptive analysis also show that as many as 54% of Gen Z in Kotapinang District have a positive perception of the farming profession, in addition as many as 52% of Gen Z in Kotapinang District have a high interest in the farming profession. The results of the multiple linear regression analysis show that the factors that significantly influence Gen Z's interest in choosing a profession as a farmer are motivational factors, education level factors, and lifestyle factors. Meanwhile, income factors and social and community environmental factors do not significantly influence Gen Z's interest in choosing a profession as a farmer.