The Role of Women Farmer Groups in the Sustainability of Home Garden for Sustainable Food (P2L): A Social Dimension Analysis in Tinanggea Subdistrict, South Konawe Regencyn Tinanggea Kabupaten Konawe Selatan

Abstrak

Household food security is determined not only by the availability of food but also by social participation within the community, particularly among women. The Home Garden for Sustainable Food (P2L) program is one of the government’s strategies to strengthen food self-sufficiency through the utilization of household yards. This study aims to analyze the social dimension of P2L program sustainability implemented by Women Farmer Groups (KWT) in Tinanggea Subdistrict. The research employed both quantitative and qualitative approaches with 84 respondents who are active KWT members. The research instruments included age, education, social participation, and institutional support. The results indicate that the social dimension falls within the moderately sustainable to sustainable category, with detailed findings as follows: age 76.2%, education 77.3%, social participation categorized as high, and institutional support assessed as relatively strong. The P2L program has been proven to strengthen group solidarity, enhance women’s capacity in managing household gardens, and contribute significantly to household food security. This study recommends strengthening social capacity through non-formal education, youth member regeneration, and increasing the role of agricultural extension workers to ensure the program’s long-term sustainability.

Kata kunci

• Food security
• Home Garden for Sustainable Food (P2L)
• Women Empowerment
• Women Farmer Groups
• social sustainability