Implementation of Local Government Policy on Food Security Programs to Support the Sustainability of Farmers' Lives in Indonesia

Abstract

The focus of this research is the implementation of the Tangerang Mantap Program in the development of the Agropolitan Area. In its implementation, the Tangerang Mantap Program in East Sepatan District encountered various problems such as the socialization of the Tangerang Mantap Program that did not involve all farmer groups; lack of facilities and infrastructure in agriculture; and the not yet running of the Horticultural Center. Researchers use the theory of public policy implementation according to Edward III. The purpose of the study was to determine the implementation process of the Tangerang Mantap Program in East Sepatan District. The research method used is descriptive qualitative method. Data obtained through observation, interviews and documentation studies. The data analysis process uses the model proposed by Miles and Huberman. Testing the validity of the data is done by triangulation and member check. The results showed that the implementation of the Tangerang Mantap Program in East Sepatan District had not run optimally, due to lack of competence and capability in human resources, agricultural infrastructure was not running optimally, coordination between farmer groups was not going well and lack of clarity of SOPs between farmers and the service as implementor. The recommendations that the researcher gave were the need for counseling and guidance to farmers, the need for maintenance of agricultural infrastructure and the need for clear SOPs from the agency or community level to be made.