Abstract: One of the issues in rural agricultural development is labor, the labor hiring in agricultural sector is seasonal, while labor is available all the time. Even at certain times many agricultural labors are jobless. This is due to the weak organization and management of farming. A workable solution to this issue and to face the increase of competition in the globalization era is the majority farmers of narrow and scattered land have to come together in a strong management cooperation. This study aims to analyze the role of social capital of farmers of Simantri group members in providing job opportunity thus the purpose of Simantri program in reducing unemployment and overcoming poverty can be achieved. The object of this research is Simantri program members, with data collection technique through structured interview, in-depth interview, observation, and triangulation. This study used a multi-stage procedure (clustering) in determining the sample. The population classificationis done based on the implementation of Simantri group programs, especially the process and utilization of livestock manure into two levels, there are Simantri group that process the livestock manure into organic fertilizer and bio-urine and Simantri group that does not process the livestock manure.
Keywords: social capital, job opportunity, cooperative farming, livestock-crop system.
Title: The Role of Social Capital towards Farmers Job Opportunity in Simantri Group in Bali Province
Author: I Made Mahadi Sanatana, I Ketut Sudibya, Mahaendra Yasa, Murjana Yasa
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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