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  • Firmansyah, Adi; Sumardjo; Fatchiya, Anna; Sadono, Dwi

    NeuroQuantology, 01/2022, Volume: 20, Issue: 15
    Journal Article

    Community empowerment based on bio-cyclo farming by managing domestic waste integrated with yard agriculture is aimed at overcoming the problem of household waste while supporting family food security. This study aims to analyze behavior change through community empowerment based on bio-cyclo farming innovation. The study uses a quantitative approach,which is enhanced by qualitative information.The population in this study consists of farmers who participate in Pertamina EP at Zone 7's CSR Program and engage in bio-cyclo farming.The unit of analysis in this study is an individual member of the farmer group applying bio-cyclo farming. The respondents are selected using a census, where all farmer group members become research respondents. The number of respondents was 102 people. The research locations were in 5 villagesin West Java Province, Indonesia. The collection of research data was carried out in July-August 2022. The research variables arecommunity participation, facilitator capacity, community behavior changeand community empowerment rate.Data processing and analysis were carried out in a descriptive and correlational manner with the help of the SPSS Version 27. The study showed that the process of empowering bio-cyclo farming has resulted in various behavior changes, both at the individual and community levels. Changes at the individual level are changes in behavior, including knowledge, attitudes, and skills of society. Change at the community level is using new practices in society. Behavior change is conditioned through a participatory empowerment process, with a dialogue and convergent communication approach involving the program facilitator.