Agricultural Extension In The Development of Combined Farmer Group (Gapoktan)

in the Village Tempuran District Paron Ngawi District. This research uses qualitative method with Single case study technique. The result of this research shows that field extension agent from BP3K (Agricultural Extension).

Fishery and Forestry Agency) Paron Subdistrict in charge of Tempuran Village area, in the effort of developing Gapoktan Tani Maju has done its duty as stated in guidance of growth and development of farmer group and Gapoktan, in development Gapoktan Tani Maju there are 2 kinds of internal barriers, among others, regular meetings Gapoktan not maximal because the meeting is held at night, the financial administration is not maximized in details, the capital is still limited so that the development of business units Gapoktan less maximum. External obstacles faced is on the fabric of partnership Gapoktan is still limited with outsiders.

The Gapoktan development is the government's policy in the form of capital assistance, training to Gapoktan board, and agricultural extension. The influence of agriculture extension role in Gapoktan development is Gapoktan able to develop business unit and improve the ability of Gapoktan board.

by @alcatraz