Dynamics of Horticultural Farmer Groups in Berjo Village, Ngargoyoso District, Karanganyar Regency Vera Darayani Rafienda, Agung Wibowo, Sugihardjo
Faculty of Agriculture Sebelas Maret University
verarafienda[at]gmail.com
Abstract
This study aims to determine the dynamics of the Tagung Farmer Group by identifying group dynamics studied from the elements of group dynamics namely group goals, group structure, group task functions, group coaching and development, group cohesiveness, group atmosphere, group pressure, group effectiveness, hidden meaning. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The location selection was done purposively. Data collection techniques through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The number of informants in this study were 12 informants. The research was conducted from May to September 2022 in the Tagung Farmer Group in Berjo Village, Ngargoyoso District, Karanganyar Regency. The results of the study show that the activeness of the Tagung Farmer Group is proven to be influenced by the state of group dynamics in the Tagung Farmer Group which has been active in Berjo Village which is classified as good and dynamic, but there are several aspects that can cause a group to be less dynamic, namely group structure and group pressure.
Keywords: Group Dynamics, Farmer Groups, Horticultural Crops
