Kompetensi Penyuluh Pertanian Dalam Pengembangan Urban Farming di Tiga Kota Provinsi Sumatera Barat

Urban Farm DB summary

This quantitative study, conducted from April to June 2024 in Padang, Padang Panjang, and Bukittinggi cities in West Sumatra, investigated the competencies of agricultural extension workers in urban farming development. A census of 36 extension workers supporting urban farming since 2016 revealed that their competency level was moderate (38.9%), with innovation mastery, regional potential understanding, urban agribusiness potential understanding, and farmer needs understanding also falling into the moderate category. Formal education, attitude, and skills were found to significantly influence extension workers' competence in urban farming development.