Increasing the Young Generation's Entrepreneurial Interest in Agriculture

Abstract

The declining interest of the younger generation in the agricultural sector is a serious problem, which is caused by declining socio-economic conditions. The current young generation is less interested in choosing agriculture as a major because they believe that agriculture is often associated with physical work and poverty. Even though the agricultural sector has a strategic role in social economic development, it is difficult to unite the young generation and entrepreneurs. However, both of them actually have the potential to develop their business from an early age. To encourage agricultural progress in Indonesia, the active role of the younger generation in agricultural development is very important. Therefore, efforts continue to be made to increase the interest of the younger generation in the agricultural sector, with the hope that they can become the main drivers of agriculture in Indonesia. One way to find business opportunities is through extension activities, which is considered a very important communication process in agriculture. Agricultural extension workers have a role as facilitators who prepare farmers and other agricultural business actors to share information with each other. Various steps have been taken to encourage the younger generation to get involved in agriculture, including the development of young entrepreneurs in this sector. The government is expected to seriously create jobs, especially in the agricultural sector, and invite workers who have education and experience in the agricultural sector.