The Role of the Sawangan Organic Rice Farmers Association in Increasing the Economic Value of Organic Rice: Case Study in Sawangan, Magelang

Abstract

The role of the Sawangan Organic Rice Farmers Association in increasing the economic value of organic rice is an effort to make farmers more empowered. This study aimed to analyze the Sawangan Organic Rice Farmers Association's role in empowering organic rice farmers In the Sawangan sub-district, Magelang District. The research method is qualitative with a case study approach. Data collection was done by using observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Informants as data sources were determined by purposive sampling. The results of this study indicated that the Sawangan Organic Rice Farmers Association, as a facilitator, had carried out various essential roles in empowering organic rice farmers. Empowerment was carried out through education by delivering marketing information and technical guidance on post-harvest processing, the role of facilitation in helping provide convenience, the role of advocacy, and the role of monitoring and evaluation. The role played by the Sawangan Organic Rice Farmers Association encourages changes in increasing the economic value of organic rice.